Big Spring, TX vs New Orleans, 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
New Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 21). New Orleans leads in crime level (9.9 vs 20.9). Big Spring leads in median household income ($65,418 vs $51,116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | New Orleans, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 76.2 (#375) |
| Population | 22,373 | 364,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $245,144 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $51,116 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | R+12.9 |
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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C
76.2 Score
New Orleans, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$245,144
Population
364,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Southeast
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