Katy, Texas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 17.4% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,969 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Katy, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher