New Albany, IN vs New Orleans, 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.

New Albany

76.1

#380 nationally

vs

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 37). New Albany leads in crime level (7.3 vs 9.9). New Albany leads in cost of living index (91 vs 107).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric New Albany, IN New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 76.1 (#380) 76.2 (#375)
Population 37,329 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $240,674 $245,144
Median Household Income $53,982 $51,116
Average Commute 20.7 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 37 58
Crime Level 7.3 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+15.5 R+12.9
New Albany, IN
C
76.1 Score

New Albany, IN

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$240,674

Population

37,329

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

37

Midwest View New Albany, IN →
New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

Southeast View New Orleans, LA →

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