Mobile, Alabama vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 7.0% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $85,597 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
99% more expensive in Detroit
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Mobile, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  99.9% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher