Central, LA vs El Paso, TX
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.
El Paso
79
#145 nationally
El Paso leads in walk score (40 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $50,246). El Paso leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | El Paso, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 682,669 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $237,796 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $50,246 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+15.1 |
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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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C+
79 Score
El Paso, TX
Sun City on the border
Median Home
$237,796
Population
682,669
Crime
Low
Schools
C+
Southwest
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