Burton, MI vs Slidell, 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.
Burton
76
#391 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in crime level (7.0 vs 21.0). Slidell leads in walk score (36 vs 24). Burton leads in cost of living index (85 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burton, MI | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#391) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 29,376 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,360 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $55,698 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | R+43.8 |
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76 Score
Burton, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,360
Population
29,376
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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