Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 91.8% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $38,354 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Seattle
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.8% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  74.5% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher