Mobile, Alabama vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 12.1% cheaper than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $43,969 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Gary
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Mobile, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher