Greenwood, SC 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.
Greenwood
75
#514 nationally
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Lake Charles leads in median household income ($54,761 vs $38,884). Lake Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 29). Greenwood leads in crime level (13.3 vs 16.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenwood, SC | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#514) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 22,498 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $192,624 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $38,884 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+29.0 | R+39.6 |
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75 Score
Greenwood, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$192,624
Population
22,498
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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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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