Salem, Oregon vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 14.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,087 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Salem, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% higher
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher