Mobile, Alabama vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 81.7% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $163,498 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Washington
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Mobile, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.7% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  362.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher