El Centro, CA vs Pascagoula, 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.
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
Pascagoula
80.2
#90 nationally
El Centro leads in walk score (51 vs 33). El Centro leads in median household income ($54,922 vs $41,679). Pascagoula leads in cost of living index (88 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Centro, CA | Pascagoula, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1141) | 80.2 (#90) |
| Population | 43,772 | 21,582 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,150 | $142,299 |
| Median Household Income | $54,922 | $41,679 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+39.9 |
C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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B-
80.2 Score
Pascagoula, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$142,299
Population
21,582
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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