Mobile, AL vs Springdale, AR
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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Springdale leads in median household income ($58,924 vs $48,524). Mobile leads in walk score (32 vs 28). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 91).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 182,595 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+6.7 |
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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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70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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