Fairfield, Illinois vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 15.5% more expensive than Fairfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,730 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Fairfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Mobile
than in Fairfield, Illinois
Fairfield, IL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Fairfield, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower