New Iberia, LA vs Waukegan, IL
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
Waukegan
74.8
#557 nationally
Waukegan leads in crime level (12.2 vs 27.7). Waukegan leads in median household income ($66,077 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | Waukegan, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 74.8 (#557) |
| Population | 27,080 | 87,642 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $249,468 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $66,077 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | D+20.8 |
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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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74.8 Score
Waukegan, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,468
Population
87,642
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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