Portland, Maine vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 21.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $58,646 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Portland, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher