salaryMobile is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,257
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$141
👥 People living there
203,416
229,359
Commute to work
22.8 min
21.7 min
College degree
32%
45.6%
Own their home
54%
43.5%
Below poverty line
18.4%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $104,250 | +72% in Richmond |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $38,470 | +43% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $42,720 | +38% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,340 | $81,660 | +35% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $62,720 | +33% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $60,790 | +30% in Richmond |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $127,820 | +24% in Richmond |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $59,130 | +23% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $66,647 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Richmond?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $69,657 in Richmond, 17% more in Richmond.