Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 25.0% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,011 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower