East Chicago, Indiana vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 17.8% more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,883 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in East Chicago, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, IN vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to East Chicago, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher