salaryMobile is 15% 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
$1,826
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$196
👥 People living there
511,764
203,416
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.8 min
College degree
32.5%
32%
Own their home
64.4%
54%
Below poverty line
10.3%
18.4%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa 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.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $47,000 | -45% in Mobile |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $26,860 | -43% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $60,710 | -41% in Mobile |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $30,880 | -32% in Mobile |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $57,030 | -27% in Mobile |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $46,770 | -24% in Mobile |
| Nurse Practitioner | $136,270 | $103,480 | -24% in Mobile |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 | $36,350 | -22% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $51,162 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Mobile?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $57,762 in Mobile, 55% more in Mesa.