Jackson, MS vs La Puente, 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 Puente
62.6
#1839 nationally
La Puente leads in walk score (60 vs 26). La Puente leads in median household income ($77,702 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | La Puente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 62.6 (#1839) |
| Population | 143,709 | 36,516 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $724,717 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $77,702 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.6 Score
La Puente, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$724,717
Population
36,516
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
60
Pacific
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