Alamo, TX vs Mobile, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alamo
74.8
#538 nationally
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
Mobile leads in crime level (20.6 vs 24.6). Alamo leads in cost of living index (83 vs 91). Mobile leads in median household income ($48,524 vs $47,398).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alamo, TX | Mobile, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#538) | 73.7 (#689) |
| Population | 20,460 | 182,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,228 | $199,226 |
| Median Household Income | $47,398 | $48,524 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 24.6 | 20.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+16.4 |
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74.8 Score
Alamo, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,228
Population
20,460
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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73.7 Score
Mobile, AL
Mid-size Alabama city with community character
Median Home
$199,226
Population
182,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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