Jacksonville, NC vs Pullman, WA
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
72.4
#896 nationally
Pullman
72.5
#882 nationally
Pullman leads in crime level (3.6 vs 12.5). Pullman leads in walk score (42 vs 24). Jacksonville leads in median household income ($50,185 vs $41,479).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, NC | Pullman, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#896) | 72.5 (#882) |
| Population | 72,879 | 32,863 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,179 | $435,863 |
| Median Household Income | $50,185 | $41,479 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+9.0 |
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72.4 Score
Jacksonville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$264,179
Population
72,879
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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72.5 Score
Pullman, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$435,863
Population
32,863
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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