Abilene, Texas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 10.3% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,723 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Abilene, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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