salaryMobile is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,257
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$109
👥 People living there
203,416
754,195
Commute to work
22.8 min
26 min
College degree
32%
68.4%
Own their home
54%
43.7%
Below poverty line
18.4%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $115,120 | +145% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $133,740 | +120% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $101,090 | +116% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $57,280 | +113% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,340 | $102,170 | +69% in Seattle |
| Medical Assistant | $36,350 | $61,500 | +69% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,970 | $102,920 | +69% in Seattle |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $51,990 | +68% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $75,688 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Seattle?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $133,583 in Seattle, 57% more in Seattle.