New Albany, IN vs Ridgeland, MS
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.
New Albany
76.1
#380 nationally
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Ridgeland leads in median household income ($66,171 vs $53,982). New Albany leads in crime level (7.3 vs 8.8). New Albany leads in walk score (37 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Albany, IN | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#380) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 37,329 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $240,674 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $53,982 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.5 | R+17.3 |
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76.1 Score
New Albany, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$240,674
Population
37,329
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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