Centennial, CO 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Centennial leads in walk score (35 vs 7). Centennial leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.1). Centennial leads in median household income ($124,617 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Central, LA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 106,883 | 29,781 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $82,714 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+11.1 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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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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