Destin, Florida vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 27.6% cheaper than Destin, Florida.

You would need a salary of $108,561 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Destin, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Destin, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Destin, Florida
Destin, FL vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Destin, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher