Pleasanton, California vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 61.8% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $19,113 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Pleasanton, California
Pleasanton, CA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Pleasanton, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher