Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 3.1% cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,450 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Morgantown, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher