West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 1.6% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,228 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to West Des Moines, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
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  1.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
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  Personal
  23.3% higher
Cost of Food
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