Mobile, Alabama vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 6.5% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $107,509 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Memphis, Tennessee is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Memphis
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Memphis, TN
Compared to Mobile, Memphis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower