Central, LA vs Duluth, MN
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.
Duluth
74.5
#581 nationally
Duluth leads in walk score (36 vs 7). Duluth leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $63,545).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Duluth, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 87,680 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $303,370 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $63,545 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 16.8 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+13.7 |
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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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74.5 Score
Duluth, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,370
Population
87,680
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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