Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 4.0% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $72,000 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
20% cheaper in North Kansas City
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Tuscaloosa, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% lower
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower