Jackson, MS vs San Bernardino, 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
San Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 24.6). San Bernardino leads in walk score (45 vs 26). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 143,709 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+2.1 |
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-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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