Jackson, MS vs Pawtucket, RI
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
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 26). Pawtucket leads in median household income ($62,799 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 143,709 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+14.4 |
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-
71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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