Jackson, MS vs Raleigh, NC

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

vs

Raleigh

71

#1035 nationally

Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in median household income ($82,424 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 105).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Jackson, MS Raleigh, NC
WhereAtHome Score 81.4 (#42) 71 (#1035)
Population 143,709 470,763
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $84,299 $435,237
Median Household Income $42,193 $82,424
Average Commute 20.3 min 24.3 min
Walk Score 26 31
Crime Level 8.1 32.0
School Rating N/A 7.5
Cost of Living Index 85 105
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+46.1 D+25.6