Lubbock, Texas vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 8.4% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,477 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
17% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Lubbock, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher