Mobile, AL vs Newburgh, NY
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
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Newburgh leads in walk score (67 vs 32). Mobile leads in crime level (20.6 vs 26.9). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Newburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 64.9 (#1668) |
| Population | 182,595 | 28,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $405,470 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $48,555 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+8.4 |
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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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64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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