Columbia, MO 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.
Columbia
72.5
#873 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Columbia leads in median household income ($60,455 vs $42,193). Columbia leads in average commute (16.5 min vs 20.3 min). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Columbia, MO | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#873) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 129,330 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,680 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $60,455 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 16.5 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | D+46.1 |
C-
72.5 Score
Columbia, MO
Mid-size Missouri city with community character
Median Home
$327,680
Population
129,330
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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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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