Mobile, AL vs Rockford, IL

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

vs

Rockford

74.8

#554 nationally

Mobile leads in crime level (20.6 vs 29.6). Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 32). Rockford leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 22.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mobile, AL Rockford, IL
WhereAtHome Score 73.7 (#689) 74.8 (#554)
Population 182,595 146,120
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $199,226 $186,815
Median Household Income $48,524 $50,744
Average Commute 22.8 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 32 41
Crime Level 20.6 29.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 87
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+16.4 D+0.6