Cost of Living Calculator - Elkins, West Virginia vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 14.8% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,410 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Mobile
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Elkins, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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