Mobile, Alabama vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 118.5% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $131,074 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
540% more expensive in Irvine
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Mobile, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.5% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  617.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher