salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,204
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$196
👥 People living there
189,177
203,416
Commute to work
21.4 min
22.8 min
College degree
24.5%
32%
Own their home
61.7%
54%
Below poverty line
23.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville 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 | Brownsville | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $106,690 | +42% in Mobile |
| Civil Engineer | $77,720 | $107,810 | +39% in Mobile |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $48,540 | +36% in Mobile |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $61,720 | +34% in Mobile |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $26,860 | +28% in Mobile |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $60,340 | +28% in Mobile |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $59,410 | +27% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,860 | $60,710 | -27% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Brownsville and Mobile cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $61,482 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Mobile?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $57,762 in Mobile, 3% more in Mobile.