Grayslake, IL vs New Orleans, 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.

Grayslake

76.3

#362 nationally

vs

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

Grayslake leads in crime level (1.8 vs 9.9). Grayslake leads in median household income ($110,662 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 28).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Grayslake, IL New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 76.3 (#362) 76.2 (#375)
Population 20,954 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $374,561 $245,144
Median Household Income $110,662 $51,116
Average Commute 28.7 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 28 58
Crime Level 1.8 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.8 R+12.9
Grayslake, IL
C
76.3 Score

Grayslake, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$374,561

Population

20,954

Crime

Low

Walk Score

28

Midwest View Grayslake, IL →
New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

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