Eagan, MN vs Lake Charles, 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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 16.8). Eagan leads in median household income ($104,101 vs $54,761). Lake Charles leads in average commute (18 min vs 23.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 67,396 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | R+39.6 |
C
76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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C
76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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