Jackson, MI vs Pittsfield, MA

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.

Jackson

74.6

#574 nationally

vs

Pittsfield

72.6

#864 nationally

Pittsfield leads in crime level (14.0 vs 29.1). Pittsfield leads in median household income ($66,859 vs $41,988). Jackson leads in cost of living index (83 vs 107).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Jackson, MI Pittsfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 74.6 (#574) 72.6 (#864)
Population 30,854 43,076
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $193,817 $313,325
Median Household Income $41,988 $66,859
Average Commute 16.9 min 17.8 min
Walk Score 47 40
Crime Level 29.1 14.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 83 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.3 D+39.9