Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 13.2% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $27,778 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Mobile
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Blacksburg, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower