Apple Valley, CA 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.
Apple Valley
59.5
#1950 nationally
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 14.1). Brandon leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 39.7 min). Brandon leads in median household income ($89,051 vs $62,898).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apple Valley, CA | Brandon, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.5 (#1950) | 77.5 (#239) |
| Population | 75,036 | 25,719 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,609 | $291,089 |
| Median Household Income | $62,898 | $89,051 |
| Average Commute | 39.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+47.1 |
F
59.5 Score
Apple Valley, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,609
Population
75,036
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
13
Pacific
View Apple Valley, CA →
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
View Brandon, MS →
Try a different matchup
Swap Apple Valley for: