Lake Charles, LA vs Oshkosh, WI
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
Oshkosh
76.8
#317 nationally
Oshkosh leads in crime level (6.4 vs 16.8). Oshkosh leads in walk score (43 vs 37). Oshkosh leads in median household income ($59,186 vs $54,761).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Charles, LA | Oshkosh, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#371) | 76.8 (#317) |
| Population | 79,633 | 66,184 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,355 | $262,743 |
| Median Household Income | $54,761 | $59,186 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 17.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.6 | R+4.8 |
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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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76.8 Score
Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$262,743
Population
66,184
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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