Jackson, MS vs Montgomery, IL
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
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 8.1). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in walk score (26 vs 15).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 143,709 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+1.5 |
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 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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