Porterville, California vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 14.0% cheaper than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $42,998 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Mobile
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Porterville, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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