Jacksonville, NC vs Munster, IN
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.
Jacksonville
72.4
#896 nationally
Munster
78.5
#175 nationally
Munster leads in crime level (1.4 vs 12.5). Munster leads in median household income ($101,851 vs $50,185). Jacksonville leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Munster, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 78.5 (#175) |
| Population | 72,879 | 23,614 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $358,851 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $101,851 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+5.6 |
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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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78.5 Score
Munster, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,851
Population
23,614
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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