Tampa, Florida vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 15.6% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,533 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Tampa, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher