Sterling, Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 37.5% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,259 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Mobile
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Sterling, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower