Mobile, Alabama vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 69.2% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $84,620 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Alexandria, VA
Compared to Mobile, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.2% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher