Jackson, MS vs Stockton, 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
Stockton
62
#1882 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 31.4). Stockton leads in median household income ($71,612 vs $42,193). Stockton leads in walk score (44 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 62 (#1882) |
| Population | 143,709 | 319,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $429,229 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $71,612 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 31.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+0.9 |
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-
62 Score
Stockton, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,229
Population
319,543
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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