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 $54,032 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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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
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  Personal
  10.3% lower
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