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CHICAGO vs. MOBILE
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Chicago, Illinois vs. Mobile, Alabama
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is
22.8%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$46,313
in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Mobile
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Chicago, Mobile is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
47.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.1% higher
Commute
35.6% lower
Health
32.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
10.3% lower
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