Cary, North Carolina vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 27.3% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,360 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Mobile
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Cary, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower