Compton, California vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 35.9% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $32,075 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Compton, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  51.0% lower
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher