Mobile, Alabama vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 25.1% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $41,280 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Tampa
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Mobile, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher