Bakersfield, California vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 19.8% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $40,087 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Mobile
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Bakersfield, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower