Elizabethtown, KY vs Ridgeland, 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.
Elizabethtown
77
#285 nationally
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Elizabethtown leads in crime level (3.8 vs 8.8). Ridgeland leads in median household income ($66,171 vs $54,493). Ridgeland leads in walk score (31 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elizabethtown, KY | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#285) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 32,978 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,307 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $54,493 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.3 | R+17.3 |
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77 Score
Elizabethtown, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,307
Population
32,978
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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