Mobile, AL vs Pine Bluff, AR
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
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Mobile leads in crime level (20.6 vs 43.3). Pine Bluff leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 22.8 min). Mobile leads in median household income ($48,524 vs $39,411).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 182,595 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 43.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | D+20.1 |
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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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77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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