Bedford, Pennsylvania vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 11.7% more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,875 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Bedford, Pennsylvania
Bedford, PA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Bedford, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% higher
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  29.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher