Houma, LA vs Livonia, MI
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.
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Livonia
75.4
#465 nationally
Livonia leads in crime level (6.2 vs 13.1). Livonia leads in median household income ($92,458 vs $56,823). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 23.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Livonia, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 75.4 (#465) |
| Population | 31,733 | 92,185 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $319,165 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $92,458 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | D+29.0 |
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79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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75.4 Score
Livonia, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,165
Population
92,185
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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