Arvin, CA 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.
Arvin
67.5
#1407 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 112). Arvin leads in crime level (22.4 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 23.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvin, CA | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1407) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 19,364 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,278 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $47,997 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 22.4 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+34.1 |
D+
67.5 Score
Arvin, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$301,278
Population
19,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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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
Southeast
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