Mobile, Alabama vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 61.8% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $38,823 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Riverside
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Mobile, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher