Jackson, MS vs Lancaster, 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
81.4
#42 nationally
Lancaster
63.7
#413 nationally
Lancaster leads in walk score (81 vs 26). Lancaster leads in median household income ($61,014 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 9.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Lancaster, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 63.7 (#413) |
| Population | 143,709 | 57,153 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $61,014 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+15.9 |
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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Lancaster, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Population
57,153
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
81
Median Income
$61,014
Northeast
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