Bossier City, LA vs Lombard, IL
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
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Lombard leads in crime level (3.2 vs 25.0). Lombard leads in median household income ($95,509 vs $54,100). Lombard leads in walk score (45 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bossier City, LA | Lombard, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#944) | 75.9 (#407) |
| Population | 62,738 | 43,779 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,618 | $395,049 |
| Median Household Income | $54,100 | $95,509 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.3 | D+13.3 |
C-
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
75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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