What is a pro or con of living in Mobile, Alabamacompared to Springfield, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 70% cheaper in Mobile.

What salary do I need to live in Mobile, Alabama copmared to Springfield, Virginia?

A salary of $82,000 in Springfield, Virginia could decrease to $47,604 in Mobile, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. MOBILE
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 41.9% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,604 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Mobile
than in Springfield, Virginia

Springfield, VA vs. Mobile, AL

Compared to Springfield, Mobile is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

76.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

29.9% lower

Health

14.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, VA vs. Mobile, AL

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