Houma, LA vs Prescott, AZ
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
Prescott
66.2
#1575 nationally
Houma leads in walk score (40 vs 25). Prescott leads in crime level (9.2 vs 13.1). Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Prescott, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 66.2 (#1575) |
| Population | 31,733 | 47,757 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $599,791 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $66,330 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | R+33.9 |
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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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66.2 Score
Prescott, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$599,791
Population
47,757
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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