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
$1,314
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$196
👥 People living there
203,711
203,416
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.8 min
College degree
30.5%
32%
Own their home
50.8%
54%
Below poverty line
19%
18.4%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $77,600 | $107,810 | +39% in Mobile |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $106,690 | +30% in Mobile |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $26,860 | +29% in Mobile |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $130,490 | +25% in Mobile |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $59,410 | +25% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $60,710 | -24% in Mobile |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $61,720 | +22% in Mobile |
| Nurse Practitioner | $121,530 | $103,480 | -15% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Columbus 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 Columbus?
About $59,195 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Mobile?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $57,762 in Mobile, 8% more in Columbus.