Bellevue, Washington vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 56.2% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,908 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Bellevue, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.7% higher
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower