Cost of Living Calculator - Joliet, Illinois vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 1.4% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,949 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Mobile
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Joliet, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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