Mobile scores higher on the Star Score index — 84 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. Mobile yields 7.9% gross on a $194,638 typical home; Saginaw yields 7.2% on $175,095 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | Mobile | Saginaw |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $194,638 | $175,095 |
| Typical rent | $1,280 | $1,055 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 13 | 14 |
| Gross yield | 7.9% | 7.2% |
| Star Score | 84 | 80 |