Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 19.7% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,252 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Mobile
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Virginia Beach, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower