Mobile, Alabama vs. Bessemer, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer, Alabama is 9.0% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,476 in Bessemer, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer, Alabama is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bessemer
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Bessemer, AL
Compared to Mobile, Bessemer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower