College Park, Maryland vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 27.7% cheaper than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $36,127 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to College Park, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  31.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower