Arvada, Colorado vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 33.6% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $33,219 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Arvada, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher