Jackson, MS vs West Covina, 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
West Covina
62.4
#1862 nationally
West Covina leads in median household income ($96,219 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in cost of living index (85 vs 165). West Covina leads in walk score (47 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | West Covina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 62.4 (#1862) |
| Population | 143,709 | 105,617 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $849,988 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $96,219 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.4 Score
West Covina, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$849,988
Population
105,617
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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