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
$1,813
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,752
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$82,311
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$270,800
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,263
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$196
👥 People living there
246,844
203,416
Commute to work
29.7 min
22.8 min
College degree
25.4%
32%
Own their home
61.6%
54%
Below poverty line
13%
18.4%
Unemployment
4.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Garland or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Garland?
About $54,462 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Garland or Mobile?
The typical household earns $82,311 in Garland and $57,762 in Mobile, 43% more in Garland.