Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 60.3% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $112,240 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% higher
      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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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