Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 92.7% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $500,969 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in New York
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Tuscaloosa, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.7% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.6% higher
  Commute
  129.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher