Lake Charles, LA vs Walnut, CA
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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 16.8). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $54,761). Lake Charles leads in cost of living index (94 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Charles, LA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#371) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 79,633 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $206,355 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $54,761 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.6 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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