salaryMobile is 22% 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
$2,597
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,498
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$95,332
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$1,102,300
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,679
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$174
$196
👥 People living there
190,748
203,416
Commute to work
27.1 min
22.8 min
College degree
47.2%
32%
Own their home
35.2%
54%
Below poverty line
12.9%
18.4%
Unemployment
8.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Glendale | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $47,000 | -61% in Mobile |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $46,770 | -52% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $60,710 | -51% in Mobile |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $79,490 | -41% in Mobile |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $60,970 | -40% in Mobile |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $103,480 | -36% in Mobile |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $48,540 | -36% in Mobile |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $104,960 | -35% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Glendale or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Glendale?
About $46,545 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Glendale or Mobile?
The typical household earns $95,332 in Glendale and $57,762 in Mobile, 65% more in Glendale.