Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Mobile, Alabama


The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 66.9% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $24,810 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Mobile
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Mobile, AL
Compared to San Mateo, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower

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