Mobile, Alabama vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 31.1% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $104,897 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Mobile, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher