Jackson, MS vs Vallejo, 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
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 20.3). Vallejo leads in median household income ($86,112 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 36.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 143,709 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+23.0 |
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-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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