Mobile, Alabama vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 6.8% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,095 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Mobile, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower