Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tuscaloosa, Alabama is 16.7% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,627 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Tuscaloosa
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Tuscaloosa, AL
Compared to Worcester, Tuscaloosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher