salaryMobile is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,257
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$133
👥 People living there
203,416
481,031
Commute to work
22.8 min
23 min
College degree
32%
54%
Own their home
54%
50.7%
Below poverty line
18.4%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $98,800 | +63% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $65,860 | +40% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,340 | $78,980 | +31% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $34,860 | +30% in Raleigh |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $39,710 | +29% in Raleigh |
| Medical Assistant | $36,350 | $46,160 | +27% in Raleigh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $128,150 | +24% in Raleigh |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $58,900 | +23% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $66,851 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $92,099 in Raleigh, 37% more in Raleigh.