Brandon, MS vs Ceres, CA
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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Ceres
64
#1723 nationally
Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 10.9). Ceres leads in walk score (44 vs 11). Brandon leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 33.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Ceres, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 64 (#1723) |
| Population | 25,719 | 48,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $456,636 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $70,191 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+11.0 |
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
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D
64 Score
Ceres, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,636
Population
48,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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