Starkville, Mississippi vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 1.1% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $30,329 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% more expensive in Mobile
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Starkville, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% higher
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher