Des Moines, WA 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.
Des Moines
64.6
#1684 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 133). Des Moines leads in median household income ($81,362 vs $63,004). Slidell leads in crime level (7.0 vs 8.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Des Moines, WA | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1684) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 31,988 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $607,792 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $81,362 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+43.8 |
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64.6 Score
Des Moines, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$607,792
Population
31,988
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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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