Lakeland, Florida vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 0.9% cheaper than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,547 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Lakeland, Florida
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
19% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Lakeland, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher