New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 18.4% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $726,161 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Mobile
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to New Orleans, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower