Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 13.9% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,577 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower