Jackson, MS vs Murrieta, 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
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 150). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 143,709 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 150 |
| 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
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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