Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. South Boston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Boston, Virginia is 18.1% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $61,457 in South Boston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Boston, Virginia is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in South Boston
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. South Boston, VA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, South Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower