New Paltz, New York vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 8.9% cheaper than New Paltz, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,573 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in New Paltz, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than New Paltz, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in New Paltz, New York
New Paltz, NY vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to New Paltz, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher