Jackson, MS vs Roswell, NM
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
Roswell
76.1
#382 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 23.2). Roswell leads in walk score (33 vs 26). Roswell leads in median household income ($48,298 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Roswell, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 76.1 (#382) |
| Population | 143,709 | 47,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $177,920 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $48,298 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 23.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+44.8 |
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
76.1 Score
Roswell, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$177,920
Population
47,109
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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