Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 9.8% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $67,629 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
16% cheaper in Waco
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower