Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 18.1% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $59,029 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Virginia_Beach, VA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Virginia_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower