Apache Junction, AZ vs Brandon, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 11.7). Apache Junction leads in walk score (21 vs 11). Brandon leads in median household income ($89,051 vs $56,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Brandon, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 77.5 (#239) |
| Population | 41,153 | 25,719 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $291,089 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $89,051 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+47.1 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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