Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 17.8% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,345 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Mobile
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Valparaiso, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower