Downey, CA vs New Iberia, 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.

Downey

61.3

#1911 nationally

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Downey leads in crime level (12.3 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 165). Downey leads in median household income ($84,236 vs $47,108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Downey, CA New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 61.3 (#1911) 76.2 (#374)
Population 108,816 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $885,146 $151,501
Median Household Income $84,236 $47,108
Average Commute 31.3 min 21 min
Walk Score 61 43
Crime Level 12.3 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 165 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+34.1
Downey, CA
D-
61.3 Score

Downey, CA

Mid-size California city with community character

Median Home

$885,146

Population

108,816

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

61

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New Iberia, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Iberia, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$151,501

Population

27,080

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

43

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