Mesa, Arizona vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 19.3% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $60,540 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Mesa, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher