Atlanta, Georgia vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 20.0% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $59,186 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Atlanta, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher