Barberton, OH vs Central, 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.
Barberton
80.6
#68 nationally
Barberton leads in walk score (42 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $49,289). Barberton leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Barberton, OH | Central, LA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,563 | 29,781 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $158,581 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $49,289 | $82,714 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.0 | D+11.1 |
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80.6 Score
Barberton, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$158,581
Population
24,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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