Napa, CA vs Slidell, 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.
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 173). Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $63,004). Napa leads in walk score (51 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Napa, CA | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1651) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 77,492 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $873,489 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $100,273 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | R+43.8 |
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65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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C
76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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