Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 1.3% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $19,749 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
21% cheaper in Columbus
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower

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