Cost of Living Calculator - Mobile, Alabama vs Cedar Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 4.5% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $47,768 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Mobile, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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