Here's what it costs to live in Mobile, Alabama, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,068 per month, while the typical home is valued around $193,300. Households earn a median of $53,558 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 36. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$53,558
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,068
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$193,300
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
203,416
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.3 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
36.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$996
Per month
Avg Home Value
$190,360
Census ACS
January Avg
51°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.4
poor
Hospitals
6
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.1%
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 $1,068 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Mobile?
The median household income in Mobile is $53,558 per year.
What is the median home value in Mobile?
The median home value in Mobile is $193,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Mobile?
Mobile has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Mobile?
Tax data for Alabama is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
