HEAD TO HEAD
Jackson vs St. Joseph
Jackson leads St. Joseph on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Jackson, MS
wins 3 of 5 factors
St. Joseph, MO
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Jackson | St. Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 | 93 |
| Affordable to rent | 78 | 94 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 88 ◆ | 33 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 61 ◆ | 44 |
| Big-city amenities | 76 ◆ | 17 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Jackson | St. Joseph |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $215K | $215K |
| Typical rent | $1,450/mo | $1,000/mo |
| Average temperature | 18°C | 8.7°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.64 kWh/m²/day | 4.06 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #98 | #343 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.