Columbus scores higher on the Star Score index — 85 vs 84 — driven mainly by gross yield. Columbus yields 7.7% gross on a $209,756 typical home; Mobile yields 7.9% on $194,638 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Columbus | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $209,756 | $194,638 |
| Typical rent | $1,353 | $1,280 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 13 | 13 |
| Gross yield | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Star Score | 85 | 84 |