Burlington, NC 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.

Burlington

68.8

#1278 nationally

vs

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

New Orleans leads in crime level (9.9 vs 26.1). New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 33). Burlington leads in cost of living index (92 vs 107).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Burlington, NC New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 68.8 (#1278) 76.2 (#375)
Population 60,032 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $257,731 $245,144
Median Household Income $52,963 $51,116
Average Commute 23.6 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 33 58
Crime Level 26.1 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 92 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+8.2 R+12.9
Burlington, NC
D+
68.8 Score

Burlington, NC

North Carolina community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$257,731

Population

60,032

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

33

Southeast View Burlington, NC →
New Orleans, LA
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 View New Orleans, LA →

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