Medford, Massachusetts vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 43.0% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,704 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Medford, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower