Cities Similar to Mobile, AL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Mobile, AL
1. Columbus, GA
206,922 people · Southeast
COL Index
87.0
Home value
$153K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Roanoke, VA
97,171 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$202K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. High Point, NC
116,926 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$206K
Rent estimate
$1,180/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Baton Rouge, LA
227,470 people · Southeast
COL Index
91.0
Home value
$234K
Rent estimate
$1,125/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Fayetteville, NC
209,468 people · Southeast
COL Index
92.0
Home value
$238K
Rent estimate
$1,130/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Jonesboro, AR
80,650 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$180K
Rent estimate
$840/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Lake Charles, LA
79,633 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$190K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Tuscaloosa, AL
111,338 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$238K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Little Rock, AR
203,842 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$261K
Rent estimate
$1,030/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Columbia, SC
142,416 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$229K
Rent estimate
$1,255/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Mobile
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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