Batavia, IL vs Zachary, 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.
Batavia
72.9
#804 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Batavia leads in crime level (2.5 vs 9.1). Batavia leads in median household income ($113,824 vs $88,811). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 26,235 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Batavia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.9 Score
Batavia, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,001
Population
26,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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