Mobile, Alabama vs. Columbia, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Mississippi is 9.3% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $45,356 in Columbia, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Mississippi is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Columbia
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Columbia, MS
Compared to Mobile, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower