Mobile, AL vs Prescott, AZ
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
Prescott
66.2
#1575 nationally
Prescott leads in crime level (9.2 vs 20.6). Prescott leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 22.8 min). Prescott leads in median household income ($66,330 vs $48,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Prescott, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 66.2 (#1575) |
| Population | 182,595 | 47,757 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $599,791 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $66,330 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+33.9 |
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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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66.2 Score
Prescott, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$599,791
Population
47,757
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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