Mobile, AL vs San Juan, TX
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.
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
San Juan
79.8
#105 nationally
San Juan leads in crime level (4.2 vs 20.6). Mobile leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 25.5 min). San Juan leads in median household income ($51,497 vs $48,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | San Juan, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 79.8 (#105) |
| Population | 182,595 | 36,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $180,294 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $51,497 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+2.9 |
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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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79.8 Score
San Juan, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$180,294
Population
36,448
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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