Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Elko, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elko, Nevada is 16.2% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $86,242 in Elko, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elko, Nevada is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Elko
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Elko, NV
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Elko is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower