Richland, Washington vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 12.7% cheaper than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,663 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Richland, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher