Cost of Living Calculator - Mobile, Alabama vs Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 422.1% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $522,111 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1665% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Mobile, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  422.1% 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
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,347.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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