| | Tuscaloosa, AL | Summerville, SC | United States |
| Overall | 88.6 | 98.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.6 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Health | 114.7 | 95.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 63.1 | 94.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $192,400 | $355,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,130.0% | 10,760.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 78.8 | 104.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 89.7 | 92.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Tuscaloosa 
9 Reviews
This is the deal with Tuscaloosa. If you have strong family support that will keep you on track, you may be okay. Alabama has too many broken, uneducated, poor More
We've lived in Tuscaloosa for several years now. It's a diverse, friendly college town -- home of the University of Alabama and it's lovely campus -- that is relatively More
Tuscaloosa used to have some character. We had a decent live music scene, an up and coming artist community, affordable housing, and there were even several places for More
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Reviews for Summerville 
10 Reviews
Is the Cost of living really slightly above the national average? Can you tell me an nice area to rent an apartment. One bed room,furnished that is less than More
I have lived in a lot of states in my 32 years of life. Unfortunately I was brought to Summerville, SC by my mother and have remained here due to lack of work and money More
MY FAMILY AND I LIVED IN SUMMERVILLE FOR 3 AND 1/2 YEARS, THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL, SMALL, WITH COUNTRY FLAVOR AND THAT KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GREEDS EVERY BODY WHILE WALKING More
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