Jackson, MS vs Moreno Valley, 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
Moreno Valley
63.3
#1778 nationally
Moreno Valley leads in median household income ($82,637 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 35.6 min). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 137).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Moreno Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 63.3 (#1778) |
| Population | 143,709 | 212,392 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $556,513 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $82,637 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 35.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+1.3 |
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
63.3 Score
Moreno Valley, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$556,513
Population
212,392
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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