El Centro, CA 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.
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
El Centro leads in crime level (9.0 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 111). El Centro leads in walk score (51 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Centro, CA | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1141) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 43,772 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,150 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $54,922 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+34.1 |
C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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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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