New Orleans, LA vs Tarpon Springs, 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 Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 28). Tarpon Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 9.9). New Orleans leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 31.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | Tarpon Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#375) | 66.2 (#1579) |
| Population | 364,136 | 25,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,144 | $393,754 |
| Median Household Income | $51,116 | $63,836 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.9 | R+5.2 |
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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D
66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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