Metairie, Louisiana vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 15.5% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $35,507 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Metairie, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  34.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher