Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 47.9% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $162,674 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Austin
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower