Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 8.3% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $131,070 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Owensboro
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower