Chesterfield, MO vs Houma, 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.

Chesterfield

73.2

#769 nationally

vs

Houma

79

#147 nationally

Chesterfield leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.1). Chesterfield leads in median household income ($137,052 vs $56,823). Houma leads in walk score (40 vs 19).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chesterfield, MO Houma, LA
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#769) 79 (#147)
Population 49,166 31,733
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $581,834 $189,195
Median Household Income $137,052 $56,823
Average Commute 22.2 min 19.9 min
Walk Score 19 40
Crime Level 2.6 13.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 122 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.4 R+51.8