Phoenix, AZ vs Slidell, LA
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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 36). Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 106). Phoenix leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $63,004).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+43.8 |
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66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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