Mobile, AL vs Stockton, 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
Stockton
62
#1882 nationally
Mobile leads in crime level (20.6 vs 31.4). Stockton leads in median household income ($71,612 vs $48,524). Mobile leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 32.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mobile, AL | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#689) | 62 (#1882) |
| Population | 182,595 | 319,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $199,226 | $429,229 |
| Median Household Income | $48,524 | $71,612 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 20.6 | 31.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | R+0.9 |
C
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 Score
Stockton, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,229
Population
319,543
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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