Lakewood, Ohio vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 9.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $45,350 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Mobile
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Lakewood, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  40.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower