Goldsboro, NC 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.
Goldsboro
72.9
#806 nationally
Jackson
81.4
#42 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 29.5). Goldsboro leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 20.3 min). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 92).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goldsboro, NC | Jackson, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#806) | 81.4 (#42) |
| Population | 33,469 | 143,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $194,546 | $84,299 |
| Median Household Income | $44,196 | $42,193 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 29.5 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | D+46.1 |
C-
72.9 Score
Goldsboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$194,546
Population
33,469
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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