San Rafael, California vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 59.8% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $64,397 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to San Rafael, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower