Celina, TX vs Central, 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Celina leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.1). Celina leads in median household income ($142,643 vs $82,714). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 121).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Central, LA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,317 | 29,781 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $82,714 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 7 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+11.1 |
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70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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