Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 1.1% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,457 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in College Station
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Tuscaloosa, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower