Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 39.4% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $125,486 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower