Here's what it costs to live in Mobile, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,029 per month, while the typical home is valued around $170,300. Households earn a median of $51,090 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 34. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$51,090
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,029
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$170,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$854
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$919
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,083
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,414
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
5.00%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
4.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
185,097
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
34.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Mobile?
The cost of living index for Mobile is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Mobile?
The median gross rent in Mobile is $1,029 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Mobile?
The median household income in Mobile is $51,090 per year.
What is the median home value in Mobile?
The median home value in Mobile is $170,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Mobile?
Mobile has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Mobile?
Alabama has a top state income tax rate of 5.00% and a statewide sales tax of 4.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology