Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 56.8% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $172,480 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Kent
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  84.0% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher