Baltimore, MD 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.
Baltimore
75.5
#444 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
New Iberia leads in crime level (27.7 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 43). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 565,239 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | R+34.1 |
C
75.5 Score
Baltimore, MD
Major Maryland city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$189,754
Population
565,239
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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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
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