Jackson, MS vs Tukwila, WA
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
Tukwila
60.9
#1918 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 25.4). Tukwila leads in median household income ($76,331 vs $42,193). Tukwila leads in walk score (41 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Tukwila, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 60.9 (#1918) |
| Population | 143,709 | 21,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $578,581 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $76,331 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+51.7 |
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-
60.9 Score
Tukwila, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,581
Population
21,135
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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