Mobile, AL vs Riviera Beach, FL
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
Riviera Beach
62.6
#1843 nationally
Mobile leads in crime level (20.6 vs 25.8). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 110). Riviera Beach leads in median household income ($57,851 vs $48,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Riviera Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 62.6 (#1843) |
| Population | 182,595 | 38,663 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $412,283 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $57,851 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 25.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | D+0.8 |
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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D-
62.6 Score
Riviera Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,283
Population
38,663
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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