Wichita, Kansas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 7.2% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $101,869 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Wichita, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher