Jackson, MS vs West Memphis, AR
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 Memphis
75.3
#480 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 52.7). West Memphis leads in walk score (31 vs 26). Jackson leads in median household income ($42,193 vs $40,904).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | West Memphis, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 75.3 (#480) |
| Population | 143,709 | 23,825 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $133,589 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $40,904 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 52.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+2.3 |
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
75.3 Score
West Memphis, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,589
Population
23,825
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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