Chico, CA vs Slidell, 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.
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in crime level (7.0 vs 19.2). Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 27.7 min). Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 101,301 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+43.8 |
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66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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