Troy, MI 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.
Troy
74.4
#606 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Troy leads in crime level (3.2 vs 9.1). Troy leads in median household income ($115,639 vs $88,811). Troy leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Troy, MI | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#606) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 87,339 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $466,018 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $115,639 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Troy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.4 Score
Troy, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$466,018
Population
87,339
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
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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