Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 4.7% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,336 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Mobile
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  14.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower