Mobile, AL vs Payson, UT
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
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 20.6). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $48,524). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 182,595 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+39.8 |
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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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72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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