Gadsden, AL 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.
Gadsden
77.2
#267 nationally
Pascagoula
80.2
#90 nationally
Pascagoula leads in crime level (8.9 vs 15.9). Pascagoula leads in walk score (33 vs 25). Gadsden leads in cost of living index (82 vs 88).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gadsden, AL | Pascagoula, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#267) | 80.2 (#90) |
| Population | 33,229 | 21,582 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,676 | $142,299 |
| Median Household Income | $39,696 | $41,679 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | R+39.9 |
C+
77.2 Score
Gadsden, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,676
Population
33,229
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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