Mobile is 26% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,257
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$147
👥 People living there
203,416
345,482
Commute to work
22.8 min
21.9 min
College degree
32%
41.5%
Own their home
54%
48.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $60,250 | +124% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $48,540 | $94,310 | +94% in Urban Honolulu |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $83,820 | +78% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $79,490 | $139,260 | +75% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $61,720 | $100,270 | +62% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $170,060 | +62% in Urban Honolulu |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $96,440 | +59% in Urban Honolulu |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $45,260 | +47% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 26% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $75,571 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 38% more in Urban Honolulu.