Lake Charles, LA vs North Olmsted, OH
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
North Olmsted
79
#149 nationally
North Olmsted leads in crime level (1.7 vs 16.8). North Olmsted leads in median household income ($81,768 vs $54,761). Lake Charles leads in average commute (18 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Charles, LA | North Olmsted, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#371) | 79 (#149) |
| Population | 79,633 | 31,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,355 | $282,082 |
| Median Household Income | $54,761 | $81,768 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.6 | D+31.5 |
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
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C+
79 Score
North Olmsted, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,082
Population
31,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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