Charleston, West Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 2.5% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $81,978 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Mobile
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Charleston, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% higher
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher