Meriden, Connecticut vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 16.2% cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,911 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Mobile
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Meriden, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower