Flagstaff, AZ vs Jacksonville, NC
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.
Flagstaff
64.9
#1666 nationally
Jacksonville
72.4
#896 nationally
Flagstaff leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Flagstaff leads in median household income ($65,652 vs $50,185). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (98 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flagstaff, AZ | Jacksonville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1666) | 72.4 (#896) |
| Population | 76,586 | 72,879 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $661,291 | $264,179 |
| Median Household Income | $65,652 | $50,185 |
| Average Commute | 15.6 min | 15.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.9 | R+35.9 |
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64.9 Score
Flagstaff, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$661,291
Population
76,586
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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