Jackson, MI vs Wooster, OH
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
Wooster
76
#403 nationally
Wooster leads in crime level (7.8 vs 29.1). Wooster leads in median household income ($61,608 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in walk score (47 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Wooster, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 76 (#403) |
| Population | 30,854 | 27,030 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $267,893 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $61,608 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | R+39.3 |
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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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76 Score
Wooster, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$267,893
Population
27,030
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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