Pelahatchie, Mississippi vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 5.5% more expensive than Pelahatchie, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $52,774 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pelahatchie, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is more expensive than Pelahatchie, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Tuscaloosa
than in Pelahatchie, Mississippi
Pelahatchie, MS vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Pelahatchie, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% higher
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher