Central, LA vs Durant, OK
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.
Durant
73.7
#684 nationally
Durant leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $44,593). Durant leads in cost of living index (89 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Durant, OK |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 20,296 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $226,720 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $44,593 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+58.6 |
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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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73.7 Score
Durant, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,720
Population
20,296
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$44,593
Southwest
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