Mobile, AL vs Savannah, GA
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
Savannah
68.9
#1275 nationally
Savannah leads in walk score (38 vs 32). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 97). Savannah leads in median household income ($50,547 vs $48,524).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Savannah, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 68.9 (#1275) |
| Population | 182,595 | 150,396 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $325,155 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $50,547 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.1 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | D+18.0 |
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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+
68.9 Score
Savannah, GA
Southern hospitality meets coastal beauty
Median Home
$325,155
Population
150,396
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Southeast
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