New Iberia, LA vs Tampa, FL

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 Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

vs

Tampa

69.8

#1172 nationally

Tampa leads in median household income ($62,537 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.4 min). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 103).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric New Iberia, LA Tampa, FL
WhereAtHome Score 76.2 (#374) 69.8 (#1172)
Population 27,080 403,364
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $151,501 $380,300
Median Household Income $47,108 $62,537
Average Commute 21 min 26.4 min
Walk Score 43 48
Crime Level 27.7 Moderate
School Rating N/A 6.2
Cost of Living Index 89 103
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+34.1 R+3.1