Jackson, MS vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in walk score (37 vs 26). San Antonio leads in median household income ($57,346 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 143,709 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+9.8 |
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
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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