Arcadia, CA vs Lake Charles, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 16.8). Lake Charles leads in cost of living index (94 vs 225). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $54,761).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 54,157 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+39.6 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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C
76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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