Tulsa, OK 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.
Tulsa
74
#654 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Zachary leads in crime level (9.1 vs 25.8). Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $56,648). Tulsa leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tulsa, OK | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#654) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 411,894 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,759 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $56,648 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 25.8 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.8 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Tulsa has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74 Score
Tulsa, OK
Growing Oklahoma city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$220,759
Population
411,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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C
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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