New Orleans, LA vs San Antonio, TX
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 Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 107). San Antonio leads in median household income ($57,346 vs $51,116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#375) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 364,136 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,144 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $51,116 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.9 | D+9.8 |
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
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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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