Charlotte, NC vs New Iberia, 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 26). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 897,720 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 27.7 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+34.1 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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C
76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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