Sacramento, California vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 31.8% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $34,087 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Mobile
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Sacramento, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower