Perth Amboy, New Jersey vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 29.0% cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,749 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Perth Amboy, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Mobile
than in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Perth Amboy, NJ vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Perth Amboy, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower