Mobile scores higher on the Star Score index — 84 vs 82 — driven mainly by gross yield. Macon yields 7.4% gross on a $196,903 typical home; Mobile yields 7.9% on $194,638 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Macon | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $196,903 | $194,638 |
| Typical rent | $1,212 | $1,280 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 14 | 13 |
| Gross yield | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Star Score | 82 | 84 |