Jackson, MS vs St. Charles, MO
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
St. Charles
76.7
#325 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.1). St. Charles leads in median household income ($83,589 vs $42,193). St. Charles leads in walk score (33 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | St. Charles, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 76.7 (#325) |
| Population | 143,709 | 71,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $350,422 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $83,589 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 3.7 |
| 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+17.0 |
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
76.7 Score
St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Midwest
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