Apache Junction, AZ vs Central, LA
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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Apache Junction leads in walk score (21 vs 7). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 11.7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $56,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Central, LA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,153 | 29,781 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $82,714 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+11.1 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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