Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Macon, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Macon, Georgia is 12.5% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $43,771 in Macon, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Macon, Georgia is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Macon
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Macon, GA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Macon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower