Clearwater, Florida vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 16.3% cheaper than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,884 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mobile
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Clearwater, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower