Baton Rouge, LA vs Waxhaw, NC
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.
Baton Rouge
74.1
#631 nationally
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 14.9). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $50,155). Baton Rouge leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#631) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 219,573 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,136 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $50,155 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Baton Rouge has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.1 Score
Baton Rouge, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$233,136
Population
219,573
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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D
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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