Jackson, MS vs San Gabriel, CA
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
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 26). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 175). San Gabriel leads in median household income ($84,056 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 143,709 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+32.9 |
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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D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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