Gadsden, Alabama vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 20.9% more expensive than Gadsden, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $70,399 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gadsden, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Gadsden, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Gadsden, Alabama
Gadsden, AL vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Gadsden, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher