Freeport, IL 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.
Freeport
82.8
#20 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Freeport leads in crime level (9.9 vs 27.7). Freeport leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 21 min). Freeport leads in cost of living index (82 vs 89).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Freeport, IL | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#20) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 23,136 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $129,722 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $44,658 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.4 | R+34.1 |
B-
82.8 Score
Freeport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,722
Population
23,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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