Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Tuscaloosa, Alabama


The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 2.8% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $97,222 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Amherst, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher

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