Bryan, TX 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.
Bryan
72.5
#870 nationally
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Bryan leads in crime level (10.5 vs 16.8). Lake Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 33). Lake Charles leads in cost of living index (94 vs 97).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bryan, TX | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#870) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 89,615 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,528 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $55,234 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 10.5 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+39.6 |
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72.5 Score
Bryan, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$276,528
Population
89,615
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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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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