Milpitas, California vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 59.6% cheaper than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $20,217 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Milpitas, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher