Jackson, MS vs Niagara Falls, NY
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
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Niagara Falls leads in walk score (51 vs 26). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 13.7). Niagara Falls leads in median household income ($45,932 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Niagara Falls, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 78.8 (#160) |
| Population | 143,709 | 47,599 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $175,991 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $45,932 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+14.9 |
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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C+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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