Mobile, Alabama vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 50.4% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $112,817 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Portsmouth, RI
Compared to Mobile, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher