Hoboken, NJ vs Slidell, 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.
Hoboken
70.5
#1097 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Hoboken leads in walk score (97 vs 36). Hoboken leads in median household income ($168,137 vs $63,004). Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoboken, NJ | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1097) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 57,010 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $899,212 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $168,137 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 37.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 97 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+43.8 |
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70.5 Score
Hoboken, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$899,212
Population
57,010
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
97
Northeast
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76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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