Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 145.7% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $368,571 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
515% more expensive in San Jose
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  145.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  556.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  91.6% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
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  Personal
  6.6% lower
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