Topeka, Kansas vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 5.2% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $78,902 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Mobile
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Topeka, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower