Lake Charles, LA vs Lubbock, 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.
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Lubbock
77
#290 nationally
Lake Charles leads in crime level (16.8 vs 22.5). Lubbock leads in average commute (16.1 min vs 18 min). Lubbock leads in median household income ($58,734 vs $54,761).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Charles, LA | Lubbock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#371) | 77 (#290) |
| Population | 79,633 | 266,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,355 | $212,191 |
| Median Household Income | $54,761 | $58,734 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 16.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.6 | R+39.5 |
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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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77 Score
Lubbock, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$212,191
Population
266,878
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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