Pearl, MS vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.8). Plum leads in median household income ($91,931 vs $56,838). Pearl leads in walk score (18 vs 13).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pearl, MS | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,117 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,159 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $56,838 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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