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
$1,883
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$196
👥 People living there
201,883
203,416
Commute to work
28 min
22.8 min
College degree
30%
32%
Own their home
58.7%
54%
Below poverty line
12.1%
18.4%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,883 in Grand Prairie.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $54,462 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Mobile?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $57,762 in Mobile, 52% more in Grand Prairie.