Jackson, MS vs Naperville, IL
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
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $42,193). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 26). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Naperville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 75.7 (#429) |
| Population | 143,709 | 149,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $629,473 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $150,937 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+13.3 |
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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C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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