Jackson, MS vs West Melbourne, FL
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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
West Melbourne leads in median household income ($86,398 vs $42,193). West Melbourne leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.1). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 143,709 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+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-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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