Head to head
Mobile, AL vs Newport News, VA
Mobile is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $626/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $13,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Mobile58 | Newport News54 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,572 | $4,198 |
| Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare) | $7,815 | $9,686 |
| Salary for comfort | $65,500/yr | $79,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,083 | $1,713 |
| Median home value | $170,300 | $243,300 |
| Median household income | $51,090 | $66,718 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Housing score | 75 | 55 |
| Jobs score | 30 | 39 |
| Safety score | 30 | 30 |
| Climate score | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities score | 21 | 10 |
| Population | 185.1K | 184.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 40° | 90° / 32° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Mobile, AL
Newport News, VA