La Porte, TX vs New Orleans, 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.
La Porte
78.1
#196 nationally
New Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 26). La Porte leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.9). La Porte leads in median household income ($79,193 vs $51,116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Porte, TX | New Orleans, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#196) | 76.2 (#375) |
| Population | 36,991 | 364,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $257,347 | $245,144 |
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | $51,116 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+12.9 |
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78.1 Score
La Porte, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$257,347
Population
36,991
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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76.2 Score
New Orleans, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$245,144
Population
364,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Southeast
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