Tampa, Florida vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 20.1% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $239,826 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Mobile
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Tampa, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher