Conway, SC vs New Orleans, 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.
Conway
69.1
#1248 nationally
New Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 28). New Orleans leads in crime level (9.9 vs 12.2). Conway leads in cost of living index (96 vs 107).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conway, SC | New Orleans, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1248) | 76.2 (#375) |
| Population | 27,985 | 364,136 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $289,610 | $245,144 |
| Median Household Income | $48,161 | $51,116 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.5 | R+12.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Conway, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$289,610
Population
27,985
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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76.2 Score
New Orleans, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$245,144
Population
364,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Southeast
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