Ridgecrest, California vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 8.9% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $118,366 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Ridgecrest, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher