What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 235% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

A salary of $75,000 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama should increase to $129,086 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TUSCALOOSA vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 72.1% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $129,086 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Washington
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Tuscaloosa, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

72.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

264.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% higher

Commute

71.7% higher

Health

16.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

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