Jackson, MS vs Saco, ME
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
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 8.1). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 143,709 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+10.5 |
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+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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