Arlington, TX vs New Iberia, 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.
Arlington
70.7
#1065 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Arlington leads in crime level (13.2 vs 27.7). Arlington leads in median household income ($71,736 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, TX | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1065) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 398,431 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,255 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $71,736 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | R+34.1 |
C-
70.7 Score
Arlington, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$312,255
Population
398,431
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southwest
View Arlington, TX →
C
76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
View New Iberia, LA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Arlington for: