salaryMobile is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mobile to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$196
👥 People living there
189,247
203,416
Commute to work
22.2 min
22.8 min
College degree
23.6%
32%
Own their home
50.7%
54%
Below poverty line
23.3%
18.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mobile for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $47,000 | -37% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $60,710 | -27% in Mobile |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $26,860 | -26% in Mobile |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $46,770 | -24% in Mobile |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,970 | -22% in Mobile |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $47,960 | -21% in Mobile |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,250 | $30,880 | -21% in Mobile |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $48,540 | -21% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,129 in Akron.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $56,612 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Mobile?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $57,762 in Mobile, 10% more in Mobile.