Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Atlantic City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic City, New Jersey is 4.5% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,771 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic City, New Jersey is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Atlantic City
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Atlantic City, NJ
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Atlantic City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower