Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 32.5% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,754 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Mobile
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Mobile, AL
Compared to Newark, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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