Santa Rosa, California vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 41.6% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $46,737 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Mobile
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Santa Rosa, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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