Columbia, Missouri vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 2.6% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $11,693 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Columbia, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher