Saratoga Springs, New York vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 24.4% cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $37,781 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Saratoga Springs, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Saratoga Springs, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher