Mountain City, Tennessee vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 19.5% more expensive than Mountain City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $59,768 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Mountain City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Mountain City, Tennessee
Mountain City, TN vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Mountain City, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher