Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. New Paltz, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Paltz, New York is 9.7% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $82,287 in New Paltz, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Paltz, New York 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 New Paltz
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. New Paltz, NY
Compared to Tuscaloosa, New Paltz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower