El Paso, 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.
El Paso
79
#145 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in median household income ($63,004 vs $50,246). El Paso leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 27.7 min). El Paso leads in cost of living index (85 vs 100).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Paso, TX | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#145) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 682,669 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,796 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $50,246 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Low | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | R+43.8 |
C+
79 Score
El Paso, TX
Sun City on the border
Median Home
$237,796
Population
682,669
Crime
Low
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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