Mobile, Alabama vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 112.9% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,517 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in Oakland
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Mobile, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.9% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  507.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  41.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher