Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Fayette, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayette, Alabama is 15.9% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $33,646 in Fayette, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayette, Alabama is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fayette
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Fayette, AL
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Fayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower