Alexandria, Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 40.9% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,034 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Mobile
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Alexandria, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower