Gary, Indiana vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 13.7% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $85,288 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Mobile
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Gary, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower