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TUSCALOOSA vs. HOUSTON
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Houston, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Houston, Texas is
9.1%
more expensive
than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
You would need a salary of
$81,857
in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is
more expensive
than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Houston
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Houston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
2.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
21.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.7% lower
Commute
51.0% higher
Health
17.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.5% lower
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