Huntsville, AL vs New Iberia, 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.
Huntsville
72.3
#904 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Huntsville leads in crime level (13.2 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 24). Huntsville leads in median household income ($67,874 vs $47,108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntsville, AL | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#904) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 225,564 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $290,453 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $67,874 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.0 | R+34.1 |
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72.3 Score
Huntsville, AL
Growing Alabama city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$290,453
Population
225,564
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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