Jackson, MS vs Newport Beach, 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
Newport Beach
63.7
#1749 nationally
Newport Beach leads in median household income ($149,471 vs $42,193). Newport Beach leads in walk score (49 vs 26). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Newport Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 63.7 (#1749) |
| Population | 143,709 | 82,637 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $3,724,083 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $149,471 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+2.6 |
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
63.7 Score
Newport Beach, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,724,083
Population
82,637
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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