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DES MOINES vs. MOBILE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Mobile, Alabama
The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is
5.3%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$105,338
in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Mobile
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Des Moines, Mobile is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
5.3% higher
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2.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
14.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
8.8% higher
Commute
19.4% higher
Health
14.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.8% higher
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