Mason, Ohio vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 16.9% cheaper than Mason, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $157,882 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Mason, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Mason, Ohio
Mason, OH vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Mason, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher