Madison, MS vs San Jacinto, CA
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.
Madison
75.5
#449 nationally
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.0). San Jacinto leads in walk score (27 vs 7). Madison leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 42.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, MS | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#449) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 27,987 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $413,721 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $124,575 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.3 | R+1.3 |
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75.5 Score
Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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