La Crosse, WI vs Longview, TX
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.
La Crosse
73.6
#704 nationally
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
La Crosse leads in walk score (54 vs 28). La Crosse leads in average commute (16.6 min vs 20.4 min). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $51,836).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Crosse, WI | Longview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#704) | 76.9 (#298) |
| Population | 51,327 | 83,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $288,612 | $234,128 |
| Median Household Income | $51,836 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 16.6 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | R+42.3 |
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73.6 Score
La Crosse, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$288,612
Population
51,327
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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