Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 30.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,378 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Mobile
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  31.8% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower