Burlington, IA vs Jackson, 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.
Burlington
82.6
#23 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Burlington leads in walk score (41 vs 26). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 11.3). Burlington leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 20.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlington, IA | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.6 (#23) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 23,565 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $127,220 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $51,628 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 14.8 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.1 | D+46.1 |
B-
82.6 Score
Burlington, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$127,220
Population
23,565
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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B-
81.4 Score
Jackson, MS
Mid-size Mississippi city with community character
Median Home
$84,299
Population
143,709
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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