Pearland, Texas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 16.0% cheaper than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,987 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Pearland, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher