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
$1,246
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$196
👥 People living there
680,130
203,416
Commute to work
23.4 min
22.8 min
College degree
28.1%
32%
Own their home
60.8%
54%
Below poverty line
18.4%
18.4%
Unemployment
6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick Mobile for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $47,000 | -38% in Mobile |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $106,690 | +37% in Mobile |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $107,810 | +36% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,660 | $60,710 | -28% in Mobile |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $61,720 | +28% in Mobile |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $26,860 | +23% in Mobile |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $60,340 | +19% in Mobile |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,110 | $103,480 | -19% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Mobile cheaper to live in?
El Paso 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 El Paso?
About $58,789 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Mobile?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $57,762 in Mobile, 12% more in El Paso.