Ames, IA vs New Iberia, 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.

Ames

76.2

#367 nationally

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Ames leads in crime level (4.1 vs 27.7). Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 21 min). Ames leads in median household income ($57,428 vs $47,108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ames, IA New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 76.2 (#367) 76.2 (#374)
Population 65,686 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $306,337 $151,501
Median Household Income $57,428 $47,108
Average Commute 15.8 min 21 min
Walk Score 42 43
Crime Level 4.1 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 100 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.4 R+34.1
Ames, IA
C
76.2 Score

Ames, IA

Iowa community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$306,337

Population

65,686

Crime

Moderate-Low

Walk Score

42

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New Iberia, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Iberia, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$151,501

Population

27,080

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

43

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