Ridgeland, Mississippi vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 5.8% cheaper than Ridgeland, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $47,102 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Ridgeland, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Mobile
than in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Ridgeland, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower