salaryMobile is 12% 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
$1,864
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,633
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$79,302
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$387,500
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,612
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$191
$196
👥 People living there
252,833
203,416
Commute to work
27.7 min
22.8 min
College degree
24.3%
32%
Own their home
57.2%
54%
Below poverty line
15.1%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $52,503 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Mobile?
The typical household earns $79,302 in Glendale and $57,762 in Mobile, 37% more in Glendale.