Jacksonville, FL vs Nampa, ID
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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Nampa
68.2
#1337 nationally
Nampa leads in walk score (29 vs 26). Nampa leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 26.1 min). Nampa leads in median household income ($67,346 vs $61,442).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Nampa, ID |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 68.2 (#1337) |
| Population | 985,843 | 114,268 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $418,651 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $67,346 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 29 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.7 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | R+46.6 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D+
68.2 Score
Nampa, ID
Mid-size Idaho city with community character
Median Home
$418,651
Population
114,268
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
West
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