Lafayette, Indiana vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 4.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $135,730 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
26% more expensive in Mobile
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Lafayette, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher