New Albany, IN vs Rolla, MO

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

Rolla

73.4

#745 nationally

Rolla leads in average commute (14.1 min vs 20.7 min). New Albany leads in median household income ($53,982 vs $37,685). New Albany leads in crime level (7.3 vs 10.2).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric New Albany, IN Rolla, MO
WhereAtHome Score 76.1 (#380) 73.4 (#745)
Population 37,329 20,423
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $240,674 $244,777
Median Household Income $53,982 $37,685
Average Commute 20.7 min 14.1 min
Walk Score 37 39
Crime Level 7.3 10.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 91 91
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+15.5 R+42.9