Wilmington, Delaware vs. Mobile, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mobile, Alabama is 16.5% cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $41,742 in Mobile, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mobile, Alabama is cheaper than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Mobile
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Mobile, AL
Compared to Wilmington, Mobile is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower