Bossier City, LA vs Dubuque, IA
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.
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
Dubuque
76.8
#309 nationally
Dubuque leads in crime level (11.0 vs 25.0). Dubuque leads in walk score (40 vs 31). Dubuque leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 18.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bossier City, LA | Dubuque, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#944) | 76.8 (#309) |
| Population | 62,738 | 58,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,618 | $251,952 |
| Median Household Income | $54,100 | $63,520 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 14.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 11.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.3 | R+8.6 |
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71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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C
76.8 Score
Dubuque, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$251,952
Population
58,877
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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