Modesto, California vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 27.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $36,075 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mobile
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Modesto, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% lower
      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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower