Jackson, MS vs Madison, 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
81.4
#42 nationally
Madison
73.1
#790 nationally
Madison leads in walk score (48 vs 26). Madison leads in median household income ($76,184 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Madison, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 73.1 (#790) |
| Population | 143,709 | 269,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $432,061 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $76,184 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+51.7 |
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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C
73.1 Score
Madison, WI
Education excellence on the isthmus
Median Home
$432,061
Population
269,840
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A-
Midwest
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