Mobile, Alabama vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 61.4% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $161,399 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Mobile, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher