Jackson, MS vs Murfreesboro, 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
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 11.5). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 27.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 143,709 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 11.5 |
| 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 | R+21.8 |
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
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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