Benton, Louisiana vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 8.6% cheaper than Benton, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $45,716 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Benton, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Benton, Louisiana
Benton, LA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Benton, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher