Melbourne, Florida vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 12.2% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,665 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Mobile
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Melbourne, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower