Kankakee, Illinois vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 12.3% more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,165 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Kankakee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Kankakee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Mobile
than in Kankakee, Illinois
Kankakee, IL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Kankakee, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher