Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 16.9% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $174,614 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Mobile
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Charlotte, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower