Florence, 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.
Florence
73.2
#770 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 17.2). Florence leads in walk score (32 vs 26). Florence leads in median household income ($47,048 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AL | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#770) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 42,437 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,838 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $47,048 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.5 | D+46.1 |
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73.2 Score
Florence, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$218,838
Population
42,437
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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