Dedham, Massachusetts vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 42.7% cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,626 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Mobile
than in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Dedham, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower