Alma, Michigan vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 22.5% more expensive than Alma, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,275 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Alma, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Alma, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Alma, Michigan
Alma, MI vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Alma, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher