Murrieta, CA 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.
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $56,838). Pearl leads in cost of living index (90 vs 150). Murrieta leads in walk score (28 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murrieta, CA | Pearl, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1695) | 78 (#203) |
| Population | 111,878 | 28,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $694,424 | $211,159 |
| Median Household Income | $106,925 | $56,838 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+47.1 |
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64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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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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