Asheville, North Carolina vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 17.2% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,391 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Asheville, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher