Jackson, MS vs Pomona, 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
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 19.6). Pomona leads in walk score (52 vs 26). Pomona leads in median household income ($73,515 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 59.7 (#1945) |
| Population | 143,709 | 145,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $690,689 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $73,515 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 19.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+32.9 |
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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F
59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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