Pearl, MS vs Plainview, TX
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.
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 10.1). Plainview leads in walk score (31 vs 18). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pearl, MS | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78 (#203) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 28,117 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,159 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $56,838 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | R+58.0 |
C+
78 Score
Pearl, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,159
Population
28,117
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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