Mason City, Iowa vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 18.4% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,214 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Mobile
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Mason City, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  16.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher