Mobile, Alabama vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 7.8% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $101,375 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Columbus
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Mobile, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower