Athens, AL vs Slidell, 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
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Athens leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 27.7 min). Slidell leads in median household income ($63,004 vs $57,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Athens, AL | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1140) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 30,904 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,050 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $57,444 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | R+43.8 |
C-
70 Score
Athens, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,050
Population
30,904
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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C
76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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