Mobile, Alabama vs. Swampscott, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swampscott, Massachusetts is 74.2% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $130,639 in Swampscott, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swampscott, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Swampscott
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Swampscott, MA
Compared to Mobile, Swampscott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher