Jackson, MS vs San Bruno, 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 Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
San Bruno leads in median household income ($131,669 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 214). San Bruno leads in walk score (56 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 143,709 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 214 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+50.3 |
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
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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