Gautier, MS 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.
Gautier
77
#286 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in walk score (36 vs 8). Gautier leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 27.7 min). Slidell leads in median household income ($63,004 vs $57,757).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gautier, MS | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#286) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 19,021 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,481 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $57,757 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 8 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.9 | R+43.8 |
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77 Score
Gautier, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,481
Population
19,021
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
8
Southeast
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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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