Washington, District of Columbia vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 41.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $34,861 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Washington, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher