Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Waterbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterbury, Connecticut is 12.1% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $77,359 in Waterbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterbury, Connecticut is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Waterbury
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Waterbury, CT
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Waterbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher