Zip 35405 (Tuscaloosa, AL) Cost of Living


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Tuscaloosa cost of living score
88.6
Less expensive
11.4% lower
than the US average
5.4% higher
than the Alabama average
Tuscaloosa (zip 35405), Alabama gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.4% lower than the U.S. average and 5.4% lower than the average for Alabama.

Zip 35405 (Tuscaloosa, AL)

Housing costs in Tuscaloosa?
A typical home costs $221,400, which is 34.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.5% more expensive than the average Alabama home, at $214,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Tuscaloosa costs $1,080 per month, which is 14.9% more than the national average of $940 and 8.3% more than the state average of $990.

Can I afford Tuscaloosa?
To live comfortably in Tuscaloosa (zip 35405), Alabama, a minimum annual income of $42,480 for a family, and $34,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Tuscaloosa?
The cost of living in 35405 Tuscaloosa, AL is fairly reasonable. The median home price is $172,100 and the median household income is around $41,000. The cost of groceries and utilities are on the lower end compared to other cities. Housing costs can be expensive for certain areas but overall, it is not too costly to live in this area when compared to other cities in Alabama. There are also many affordable apartments and rental homes available which makes it easier for people to live here without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesTuscaloosaAlabamaUnited States
  88.684.1100.0
  96.794.4100
  114.7118.9100.0
  69.656.6100.0
  $221,400$214,000$338,100
  100.8%101.2%100.0%
  83.385.9100.0
  86.671.0100.0

   100=National Average

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