Jackson, MS vs O'Fallon, 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
O'Fallon leads in median household income ($102,560 vs $42,193). O'Fallon leads in crime level (5.3 vs 8.1). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | O'Fallon, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,709 | 31,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $102,560 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+7.9 |
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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O'Fallon, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Population
31,968
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$102,560
Midwest
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