Bethlehem, PA vs Jackson, MI
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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 29.1). Bethlehem leads in median household income ($62,072 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 22.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Jackson, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 74.6 (#574) |
| Population | 78,300 | 30,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $193,817 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $41,988 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 16.9 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 29.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+21.3 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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