Jackson, MS vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Wheat Ridge leads in median household income ($79,567 vs $42,193). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 26). Jackson leads in crime level (8.1 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 143,709 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+19.5 |
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
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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