Plymouth, MN vs Zachary, 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.
Plymouth
75.5
#451 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Plymouth leads in crime level (1.4 vs 9.1). Plymouth leads in median household income ($130,131 vs $88,811). Plymouth leads in average commute (23.3 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plymouth, MN | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#451) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 77,648 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,680 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $130,131 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Plymouth has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.5 Score
Plymouth, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$516,680
Population
77,648
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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