Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 12.7% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $56,343 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Spokane
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower