Rockford, IL vs Shreveport, 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.
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Shreveport
75.6
#442 nationally
Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 31). Rockford leads in crime level (29.6 vs 33.7). Shreveport leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 21.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockford, IL | Shreveport, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#554) | 75.6 (#442) |
| Population | 146,120 | 177,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $186,815 | $146,721 |
| Median Household Income | $50,744 | $45,967 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 29.6 | 33.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+4.6 |
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74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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75.6 Score
Shreveport, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$146,721
Population
177,959
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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