Arlington, Virginia vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 45.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $135,365 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Arlington, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower