salaryMobile is 24% 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
$3,180
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$196
👥 People living there
228,295
203,416
Commute to work
30.3 min
22.8 min
College degree
63.9%
32%
Own their home
60.8%
54%
Below poverty line
5.2%
18.4%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $47,000 | -64% in Mobile |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $46,770 | -59% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $60,710 | -59% in Mobile |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $79,490 | -57% in Mobile |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $103,480 | -53% in Mobile |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $60,340 | -51% in Mobile |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $48,540 | -46% in Mobile |
| Nursing Assistant | $56,080 | $30,880 | -45% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $45,720 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Mobile?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $57,762 in Mobile, 239% more in Fremont.