San Diego, California vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 48.3% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $25,842 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Mobile
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to San Diego, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower