Hyattsville, MD 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.

Hyattsville

67.8

#1380 nationally

vs

Lake Charles

76.2

#371 nationally

Lake Charles leads in average commute (18 min vs 33.8 min). Hyattsville leads in walk score (69 vs 37). Hyattsville leads in median household income ($90,329 vs $54,761).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hyattsville, MD Lake Charles, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67.8 (#1380) 76.2 (#371)
Population 20,662 79,633
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $404,667 $206,355
Median Household Income $90,329 $54,761
Average Commute 33.8 min 18 min
Walk Score 69 37
Crime Level 18.8 16.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 130 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+75.2 R+39.6
Hyattsville, MD
D+
67.8 Score

Hyattsville, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$404,667

Population

20,662

Crime

High

Walk Score

69

Northeast View Hyattsville, MD →
Lake Charles, LA
C
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 View Lake Charles, LA →

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