Central, LA vs Hurricane, UT
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.
Hurricane
65.5
#1630 nationally
Hurricane leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 30.8 min). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $64,182). Hurricane leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Hurricane, UT |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 23,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $504,441 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $64,182 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+52.3 |
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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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D
65.5 Score
Hurricane, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,441
Population
23,959
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$64,182
West
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