Jackson, MS vs Winter Springs, FL
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
Winter Springs
69.9
#1164 nationally
Winter Springs leads in crime level (3.9 vs 8.1). Winter Springs leads in median household income ($83,732 vs $42,193). Jackson leads in walk score (26 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, MS | Winter Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#42) | 69.9 (#1164) |
| Population | 143,709 | 38,941 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $84,299 | $428,588 |
| Median Household Income | $42,193 | $83,732 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | R+3.5 |
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+
69.9 Score
Winter Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,588
Population
38,941
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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