Cost of Living Calculator - Mobile, Alabama vs Los Altos, California


The cost of living in Los Altos, California is 469.0% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $455,199 in Los Altos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Altos, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2018% more expensive in Los Altos
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs Los Altos, CA
Compared to Mobile, Los Altos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  469.0% 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
  35.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,548.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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