Tacoma, Washington vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 25.8% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,792 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Tacoma, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower