Lynwood, CA 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.
Lynwood
61.4
#1908 nationally
Mobile
73.7
#689 nationally
Lynwood leads in walk score (70 vs 32). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 142). Lynwood leads in median household income ($67,350 vs $48,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lynwood, CA | Mobile, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1908) | 73.7 (#689) |
| Population | 63,234 | 182,595 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $694,362 | $199,226 |
| Median Household Income | $67,350 | $48,524 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 24.9 | 20.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+16.4 |
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61.4 Score
Lynwood, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$694,362
Population
63,234
Crime
High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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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
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