Jackson, MS vs La Habra, CA
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
81.4
#42 nationally
La Habra
64.2
#1711 nationally
La Habra leads in walk score (63 vs 26). La Habra leads in median household income ($93,801 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | La Habra, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 64.2 (#1711) |
| Population | 143,709 | 60,991 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $912,276 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $93,801 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+2.6 |
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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D
64.2 Score
La Habra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$912,276
Population
60,991
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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