Mobile, AL vs Sanford, 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
Sanford
67.5
#1416 nationally
Sanford leads in crime level (14.9 vs 20.6). Sanford leads in median household income ($59,181 vs $48,524). Mobile leads in walk score (32 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Sanford, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 67.5 (#1416) |
| Population | 182,595 | 65,394 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $343,232 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $59,181 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+3.5 |
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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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D+
67.5 Score
Sanford, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,232
Population
65,394
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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