Johnston, IA 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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 16.8). Johnston leads in median household income ($98,324 vs $54,761). Lake Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 24,640 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+39.6 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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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
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