Dayton, Ohio vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 23.1% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $61,533 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Dayton, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher