Jackson, MI vs Pleasant Prairie, WI
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
Pleasant Prairie
67.5
#1415 nationally
Jackson leads in walk score (47 vs 11). Pleasant Prairie leads in crime level (8.6 vs 29.1). Pleasant Prairie leads in median household income ($99,635 vs $41,988).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#574) | 67.5 (#1415) |
| Population | 30,854 | 21,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,817 | $472,884 |
| Median Household Income | $41,988 | $99,635 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 29.1 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.3 | R+6.3 |
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74.6 Score
Jackson, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,817
Population
30,854
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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67.5 Score
Pleasant Prairie, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,884
Population
21,818
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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