Lake Charles, LA vs Stillwater, OK
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
Stillwater
75.1
#505 nationally
Stillwater leads in crime level (5.0 vs 16.8). Lake Charles leads in median household income ($54,761 vs $39,998). Stillwater leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 18 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Charles, LA | Stillwater, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#371) | 75.1 (#505) |
| Population | 79,633 | 49,525 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,355 | $270,073 |
| Median Household Income | $54,761 | $39,998 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 15.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 5.0 |
| 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+25.3 |
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
75.1 Score
Stillwater, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,073
Population
49,525
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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