Mobile, Alabama vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 91.0% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $114,572 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Benicia
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Mobile, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.0% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  433.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher