Mobile, Alabama vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 30.3% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,139 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Mobile, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher