Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
New Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in cost of living index (107 vs 144). Brookhaven leads in crime level (8.3 vs 9.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | New Orleans, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 76.2 (#375) |
| Population | 57,945 | 364,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $245,144 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $51,116 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 58 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+12.9 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that New Orleans has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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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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