Pascagoula, MS vs Ponca City, OK
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.
Pascagoula
80.2
#90 nationally
Ponca City
79.9
#102 nationally
Pascagoula leads in crime level (8.9 vs 15.8). Ponca City leads in median household income ($51,367 vs $41,679). Ponca City leads in average commute (15 min vs 18.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pascagoula, MS | Ponca City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#90) | 79.9 (#102) |
| Population | 21,582 | 24,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $142,299 | $139,703 |
| Median Household Income | $41,679 | $51,367 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 15 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | R+49.4 |
B-
80.2 Score
Pascagoula, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$142,299
Population
21,582
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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C+
79.9 Score
Ponca City, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,703
Population
24,306
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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