Jackson, MS vs Victorville, 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
Victorville
57
#1958 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 27.8). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 40.5 min). Victorville leads in median household income ($65,746 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Victorville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 57 (#1958) |
| Population | 143,709 | 138,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $438,340 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $65,746 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 40.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 27.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+2.1 |
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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F
57 Score
Victorville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$438,340
Population
138,869
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
19
Pacific
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