What is a pro or con of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabamacompared to Emporia, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 39% more expensive in Tuscaloosa.

What salary do I need to live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama copmared to Emporia, Kansas?

A salary of $50,000 in Emporia, Kansas should increase to $59,362 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EMPORIA vs. TUSCALOOSA
Cost of Living Comparison

Emporia, Kansas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 18.7% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,362 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Emporia, Kansas

Emporia, KS vs. Tuscaloosa, AL

Compared to Emporia, Tuscaloosa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

25.1% higher

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

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Emporia, Kansas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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