Jackson, MS vs Panama City, FL
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
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 17.8). Panama City leads in median household income ($57,221 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 101).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Panama City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 66.5 (#1538) |
| Population | 143,709 | 35,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $286,249 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $57,221 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+47.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Jackson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.5 Score
Panama City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,249
Population
35,660
Crime
High
Median Income
$57,221
Southeast
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