Jackson, MS vs Waukegan, IL
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
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in walk score (49 vs 26). Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 12.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 143,709 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+20.8 |
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
74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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