Mobile, Alabama vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 194.3% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $176,598 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
603% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Mobile, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  194.3% 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
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,044.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  77.4% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher