Tucson, Arizona vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 8.6% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,716 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Tucson, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  34.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher