Amarillo, TX vs Ridgeland, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Amarillo
76.9
#294 nationally
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Ridgeland leads in crime level (8.8 vs 18.9). Amarillo leads in walk score (40 vs 31). Ridgeland leads in median household income ($66,171 vs $60,628).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Amarillo, TX | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#294) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 202,408 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,025 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 18.9 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.4 | R+17.3 |
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76.9 Score
Amarillo, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,025
Population
202,408
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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