Jackson, MI vs Williamsport, PA
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
Williamsport
80.3
#86 nationally
Williamsport leads in crime level (9.2 vs 29.1). Williamsport leads in walk score (55 vs 47). Williamsport leads in median household income ($48,388 vs $41,988).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Williamsport, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 80.3 (#86) |
| Population | 30,854 | 27,470 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $211,327 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $48,388 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 16.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | R+41.5 |
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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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B-
80.3 Score
Williamsport, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,327
Population
27,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
55
Northeast
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