Island Lake, Illinois vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 15.7% cheaper than Island Lake, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,167 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Island Lake, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Island Lake, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Mobile
than in Island Lake, Illinois
Island Lake, IL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Island Lake, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower