Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 4.6% cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $62,977 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher