salaryMobile is 9% 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
$2,246
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$196
👥 People living there
219,304
203,416
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.8 min
College degree
67.5%
32%
Own their home
65.9%
54%
Below poverty line
3.6%
18.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Frisco?
About $54,462 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Mobile?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $57,762 in Mobile, 180% more in Frisco.