Mobile, Alabama vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 167.1% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $261,727 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
564% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Mobile, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.1% 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
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  898.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.2% higher
  Commute
  80.5% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  55.1% higher