Mobile scores higher on the Star Score index — 84 vs 81 — driven mainly by gross yield. Jackson yields 8.3% gross on a $212,335 typical home; Mobile yields 7.9% on $194,638 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Jackson | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $212,335 | $194,638 |
| Typical rent | $1,470 | $1,280 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 12 | 13 |
| Gross yield | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Star Score | 81 | 84 |