Jackson, MS vs Spartanburg, SC
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
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Spartanburg leads in walk score (35 vs 26). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 21.4 min). Spartanburg leads in median household income ($42,891 vs $42,193).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 143,709 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+33.6 |
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-
72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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