San Antonio, Texas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 2.6% cheaper than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $29,232 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to San Antonio, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher