Pearl, MS vs West Mifflin, 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
West Mifflin
77.3
#264 nationally
Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 10.4). West Mifflin leads in walk score (24 vs 18). Pearl leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 29.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pearl, MS | West Mifflin, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78 (#203) | 77.3 (#264) |
| Population | 28,117 | 18,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,159 | $161,655 |
| Median Household Income | $56,838 | $64,314 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+20.3 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
West Mifflin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$161,655
Population
18,916
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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