Athens, AL vs New Orleans, 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.

Athens

70

#1140 nationally

vs

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 21). Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 9.9). Athens leads in cost of living index (93 vs 107).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Athens, AL New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 70 (#1140) 76.2 (#375)
Population 30,904 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $311,050 $245,144
Median Household Income $57,444 $51,116
Average Commute 24.5 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 21 58
Crime Level 6.7 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+43.9 R+12.9
Athens, AL
C-
70 Score

Athens, AL

Small Alabama city with local appeal

Median Home

$311,050

Population

30,904

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

21

Southeast View Athens, AL →
New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

Southeast View New Orleans, LA →

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