Carleton, Michigan vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 15.8% cheaper than Carleton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $11,795 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Carleton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Carleton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Mobile
than in Carleton, Michigan
Carleton, MI vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Carleton, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower