Jackson, MS vs Ypsilanti, MI
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
Ypsilanti
69.5
#1211 nationally
Ypsilanti leads in walk score (62 vs 26). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 18.0). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Ypsilanti, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 69.5 (#1211) |
| Population | 143,709 | 19,393 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $290,686 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $41,914 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+44.4 |
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+
69.5 Score
Ypsilanti, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,686
Population
19,393
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Midwest
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