Dallas, TX 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Dallas leads in walk score (46 vs 36). Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 105). Slidell leads in median household income ($63,004 vs $61,899).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+43.8 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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C
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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