Mobile, Alabama vs. Short Pump, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Pump, Virginia is 30.5% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $97,889 in Short Pump, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Pump, Virginia is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Short Pump
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Short Pump, VA
Compared to Mobile, Short Pump is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher