What is a pro or con of living in Mobile, Alabamacompared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

Health is 12% more expensive in Mobile.

What salary do I need to live in Mobile, Alabama copmared to Hattiesburg, Mississippi?

A salary of $55,000 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi should increase to $58,231 in Mobile, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HATTIESBURG vs. MOBILE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 5.9% more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,231 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Hattiesburg, Mississippi
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
12% more expensive in Mobile
than in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Hattiesburg, MS vs. Mobile, AL

Compared to Hattiesburg, Mobile is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

16.0% higher

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Hattiesburg, Mississippi vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hattiesburg, MS vs. Mobile, AL

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