Orange, California vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 46.6% cheaper than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $67,759 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Orange, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher