Thornton, CO vs Vicksburg, 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.
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Vicksburg
76.1
#389 nationally
Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 16.9). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $45,147). Vicksburg leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Thornton, CO | Vicksburg, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1515) | 76.1 (#389) |
| Population | 144,922 | 20,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $498,542 | $146,983 |
| Median Household Income | $95,064 | $45,147 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | R+4.0 |
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66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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C
76.1 Score
Vicksburg, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,983
Population
20,192
Crime
High
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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