Riverside, California vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 34.8% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $32,625 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Riverside, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher