Houma, LA vs Lawrence, MA

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.

Houma

79

#147 nationally

vs

Lawrence

66.9

#1488 nationally

Lawrence leads in walk score (72 vs 40). Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 125). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 22.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Houma, LA Lawrence, MA
WhereAtHome Score 79 (#147) 66.9 (#1488)
Population 31,733 88,172
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,195 $519,043
Median Household Income $56,823 $53,977
Average Commute 19.9 min 22.6 min
Walk Score 40 72
Crime Level 13.1 12.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+51.8 D+20.3
Houma, LA
C+
79 Score

Houma, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$189,195

Population

31,733

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

40

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Lawrence, MA
D
66.9 Score

Lawrence, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$519,043

Population

88,172

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

72

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