El Mirage, AZ 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.
El Mirage
67.6
#1399 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
El Mirage leads in median household income ($72,134 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 29.8 min). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 10.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Mirage, AZ | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1399) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 35,850 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,412 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $72,134 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+46.1 |
D+
67.6 Score
El Mirage, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$341,412
Population
35,850
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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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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