Sarasota, Florida vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 19.4% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $40,282 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Mobile
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Sarasota, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower