Jackson, MS vs Mountlake Terrace, 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
Mountlake Terrace
67.3
#1439 nationally
Mountlake Terrace leads in median household income ($96,104 vs $42,193). Mountlake Terrace leads in walk score (52 vs 26). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Mountlake Terrace, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 67.3 (#1439) |
| Population | 143,709 | 21,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $678,553 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $96,104 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+19.0 |
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
View Jackson, MS →
D+
67.3 Score
Mountlake Terrace, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$678,553
Population
21,516
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Pacific
View Mountlake Terrace, WA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Jackson for:
Swap Mountlake Terrace for: