Jackson, MI vs Yakima, WA
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
Yakima
70
#1150 nationally
Yakima leads in crime level (14.9 vs 29.1). Yakima leads in median household income ($55,734 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in cost of living index (83 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 70 (#1150) |
| Population | 30,854 | 96,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $367,203 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $55,734 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | R+14.3 |
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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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70 Score
Yakima, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$367,203
Population
96,750
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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