Edmonds, WA vs Lake Charles, 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.
Edmonds
63.9
#1729 nationally
Lake Charles
76.2
#371 nationally
Edmonds leads in crime level (7.1 vs 16.8). Edmonds leads in median household income ($110,057 vs $54,761). Lake Charles leads in cost of living index (94 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edmonds, WA | Lake Charles, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1729) | 76.2 (#371) |
| Population | 42,701 | 79,633 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $922,484 | $206,355 |
| Median Household Income | $110,057 | $54,761 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.0 | R+39.6 |
D
63.9 Score
Edmonds, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,484
Population
42,701
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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C
76.2 Score
Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$206,355
Population
79,633
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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