Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 17.1% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,545 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Mobile
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Charleston, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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