Lubbock, Texas vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 2.7% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $63,947 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Mobile
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Lubbock, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher