Mobile, Alabama vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 1.9% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $49,035 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
17% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Mobile, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% lower
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher