Mobile, Alabama vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 80.7% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $90,350 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Mobile, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher