Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Gainesville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Florida is 2.9% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $80,589 in Gainesville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Florida is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Gainesville, FL
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower