Murfreesboro, TN vs Pearl, MS
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.
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 11.5). Murfreesboro leads in walk score (25 vs 18). Murfreesboro leads in median household income ($70,451 vs $56,838).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murfreesboro, TN | Pearl, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1659) | 78 (#203) |
| Population | 165,430 | 28,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,142 | $211,159 |
| Median Household Income | $70,451 | $56,838 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+47.1 |
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65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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C+
78 Score
Pearl, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,159
Population
28,117
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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