Traverse City, Michigan vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 9.7% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,150 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Traverse City, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  39.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher