Gainesville, Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 41.3% cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $39,336 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Gainesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Mobile
than in Gainesville, Virginia
Gainesville, VA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Gainesville, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower