Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 35.4% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $70,554 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower