Jackson, MS vs Jefferson City, MO
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
81.4
#42 nationally
Jefferson City
75.1
#501 nationally
Jefferson City leads in median household income ($63,649 vs $42,193). Jefferson City leads in average commute (15.5 min vs 20.3 min). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 9.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Jefferson City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 75.1 (#501) |
| Population | 143,709 | 42,552 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $280,343 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $63,649 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 15.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+34.4 |
B-
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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C
75.1 Score
Jefferson City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$280,343
Population
42,552
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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