Jackson, MS vs Kirkland, 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
81.4
#42 nationally
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Kirkland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 8.1). Kirkland leads in median household income ($135,608 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Kirkland, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 68 (#1358) |
| Population | 143,709 | 91,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $1,212,741 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $135,608 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+51.7 |
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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D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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