Flint, MI 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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
New Iberia leads in median household income ($47,108 vs $35,451). New Iberia leads in crime level (27.7 vs 34.5). Flint leads in cost of living index (77 vs 89).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | New Iberia, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 76.2 (#374) |
| Population | 79,661 | 27,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $151,501 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $47,108 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 27.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | R+34.1 |
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77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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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
Southeast
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