Katy, Texas vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 21.7% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $109,594 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Mobile
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Katy, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower