Charleston, South Carolina vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 24.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $188,752 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Mobile
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Charleston, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower