Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 68.6% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $143,286 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower