Jackson, MS vs Memphis, TN
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
Memphis
76
#398 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 68.5). Memphis leads in walk score (35 vs 26). Memphis leads in median household income ($48,090 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Memphis, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 76 (#398) |
| Population | 143,709 | 618,639 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $144,877 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $48,090 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 68.5 |
| 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 | D+25.4 |
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
76 Score
Memphis, TN
Major Tennessee city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$144,877
Population
618,639
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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