Lakeland, FL vs New Iberia, LA
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.
Lakeland
71.5
#975 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Lakeland leads in crime level (8.3 vs 27.7). Lakeland leads in median household income ($58,290 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeland, FL | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#975) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 122,264 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,574 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $58,290 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+34.1 |
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71.5 Score
Lakeland, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$312,574
Population
122,264
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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