College Station, Texas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 1.1% cheaper than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,870 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than College Station, Texas
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
26% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to College Station, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher