Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Southbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southbury, Connecticut is 29.6% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $112,752 in Southbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southbury, Connecticut is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Southbury
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Southbury, CT
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Southbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher