Oakland, California vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 53.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $25,833 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Mobile
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Oakland, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower