Jackson, MS vs Leesburg, VA
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
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 141). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Leesburg, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 65.1 (#1649) |
| Population | 143,709 | 49,312 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $855,209 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $132,298 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+16.3 |
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
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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