Batavia, Illinois vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 14.2% cheaper than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,319 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Batavia, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher