Austin, 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.

Austin

68.3

#1322 nationally

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 129). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Austin, TX New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 68.3 (#1322) 76.2 (#374)
Population 967,862 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $504,148 $151,501
Median Household Income $91,461 $47,108
Average Commute 26.8 min 21 min
Walk Score 42 43
Crime Level Moderate 27.7
School Rating 7.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.3 R+34.1
Austin, TX
D+
68.3 Score

Austin, TX

Live music capital meets tech innovation

Median Home

$504,148

Population

967,862

Crime

Moderate

Schools

B

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New Iberia, LA
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

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