Jackson, MS vs Toledo, OH
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
Toledo
77.8
#219 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 28.5). Toledo leads in walk score (46 vs 26). Toledo leads in median household income ($45,405 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Toledo, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 77.8 (#219) |
| Population | 143,709 | 265,304 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $134,048 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $45,405 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 28.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+12.6 |
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+
77.8 Score
Toledo, OH
Growing Ohio city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$134,048
Population
265,304
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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