Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 14.6% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,725 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Raleigh, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher