Bessemer, AL vs Jackson, 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.
Bessemer
71.9
#943 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 47.8). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 24.7 min). Jackson leads in median household income ($42,193 vs $34,953).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bessemer, AL | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#943) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 25,037 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $133,398 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $34,953 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 24.7 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 47.8 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+46.1 |
C-
71.9 Score
Bessemer, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,398
Population
25,037
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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B-
81.4 Score
Jackson, MS
Mid-size Mississippi city with community character
Median Home
$84,299
Population
143,709
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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