Charleston scores higher on the Star Score index — 86 vs 84 — driven mainly by gross yield. Charleston yields 9.9% gross on a $147,375 typical home; Mobile yields 7.9% on $194,638 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Charleston | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $147,375 | $194,638 |
| Typical rent | $1,210 | $1,280 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 10 | 13 |
| Gross yield | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Star Score | 86 | 84 |
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