Seattle, Washington vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 50.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $13,833 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Mobile
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Seattle, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.7% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower