Jackson scores higher on the Star Score index — 84 vs 80 — driven mainly by gross yield. El Paso yields 7.8% gross on a $233,011 typical home; Jackson yields 8.3% on $201,741 (September 2026 data).
| Metric | El Paso | Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $233,011 | $201,741 |
| Typical rent | $1,521 | $1,393 |
| Price-to-rent ratio | 13 | 12 |
| Gross yield | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| Star Score | 80 | 84 |