Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Tuscaloosa, Alabama


The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 79.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $1,804,322 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Palo Alto, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.8% 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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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