Mobile, Alabama vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 32.4% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $111,257 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Charleston
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Mobile, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher