Jefferson City, MO vs Northampton, MA
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.
Jefferson City
75.1
#501 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 24). Jefferson City leads in cost of living index (91 vs 129). Jefferson City leads in average commute (15.5 min vs 21.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jefferson City, MO | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#501) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 42,552 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,343 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $63,649 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 15.5 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.4 | D+41.9 |
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75.1 Score
Jefferson City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$280,343
Population
42,552
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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