Arab, Alabama vs. Mentone, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mentone, California is 33.0% more expensive than Arab, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $99,727 in Mentone, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arab, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mentone, California is more expensive than Arab, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Mentone
than in Arab, Alabama
Arab, AL vs. Mentone, CA
Compared to Arab, Mentone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% higher
      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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher