Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 15.3% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,764 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Virginia Beach, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher