Mobile, AL vs San Benito, TX
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
San Benito
78.4
#181 nationally
San Benito leads in crime level (7.2 vs 20.6). Mobile leads in median household income ($48,524 vs $38,100). San Benito leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | San Benito, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 78.4 (#181) |
| Population | 182,595 | 24,493 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $163,975 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $38,100 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 7.2 |
| 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 | R+5.8 |
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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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78.4 Score
San Benito, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$163,975
Population
24,493
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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