Mobile, AL vs Spanish Fork, UT
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
Spanish Fork
72.6
#866 nationally
Spanish Fork leads in crime level (2.1 vs 20.6). Spanish Fork leads in median household income ($93,989 vs $48,524). Mobile leads in cost of living index (91 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Spanish Fork, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 72.6 (#866) |
| Population | 182,595 | 45,557 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $520,115 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $93,989 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+39.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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