Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 11.4% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $178,280 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Mobile
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Parkersburg, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower