Bradenton, FL 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.
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
Bradenton leads in crime level (12.3 vs 20.6). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 105). Bradenton leads in median household income ($55,795 vs $48,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bradenton, FL | Mobile, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1699) | 73.7 (#689) |
| Population | 57,076 | 182,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $354,291 | $199,226 |
| Median Household Income | $55,795 | $48,524 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 20.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | R+16.4 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Mobile has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
View Bradenton, FL →
C
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
View Mobile, AL →