Brandon, MS vs Plum, PA
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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.4). Brandon leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 31.1 min). Plum leads in walk score (13 vs 11).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,719 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+20.3 |
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77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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