Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 44.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,782 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Mobile
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Waltham, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  30.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% lower