Jackson, MI vs Kinston, 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.
Jackson
74.6
#574 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Jackson leads in walk score (47 vs 31). Jackson leads in median household income ($41,988 vs $35,653). Jackson leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 19.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 30,854 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | R+6.8 |
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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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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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