Central, LA vs West Memphis, AR
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.
West Memphis
75.3
#480 nationally
Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 52.7). West Memphis leads in walk score (31 vs 7). Central leads in median household income ($82,714 vs $40,904).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | West Memphis, AR |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 23,825 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $133,589 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $40,904 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 52.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+2.3 |
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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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75.3 Score
West Memphis, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,589
Population
23,825
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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