Apex, NC vs Bossier City, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
Apex leads in crime level (4.7 vs 25.0). Apex leads in median household income ($129,688 vs $54,100). Bossier City leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 23.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Bossier City, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 71.9 (#944) |
| Population | 72,225 | 62,738 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $231,618 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $54,100 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 25.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+43.3 |
C-
70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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C-
71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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