Mobile, Alabama vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 184.7% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $113,872 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
839% more expensive in Wellesley
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Wellesley, MA
Compared to Mobile, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.7% 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
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,015.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher