Mobile, AL vs South Gate, CA
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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 32). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 144). South Gate leads in crime level (14.4 vs 20.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 182,595 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | D+32.9 |
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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-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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