Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Goose Creek, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goose Creek, South Carolina is 6.6% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $59,712 in Goose Creek, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goose Creek, South Carolina is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Goose Creek
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Goose Creek, SC
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Goose Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower