Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 23.4% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $92,571 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Tuscaloosa, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  61.7% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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