Rent & cost of living comparison
Columbus, MS is 19% cheaper to rent than Tuscaloosa, AL, with median rents of $1,371 vs $1,701. Tuscaloosa, AL has a notably higher share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (39.4%).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents
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