Los Angeles, California vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 50.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $24,830 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Los Angeles, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  52.3% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher