Peoria, Illinois vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 12.2% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $168,268 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Mobile
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Peoria, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% higher
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower