Houma, LA vs Piqua, OH
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
Piqua
80
#98 nationally
Piqua leads in average commute (17.6 min vs 19.9 min). Piqua leads in cost of living index (85 vs 94). Houma leads in crime level (13.1 vs 14.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Piqua, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 80 (#98) |
| Population | 31,733 | 20,747 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $183,917 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $55,379 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | R+45.1 |
C+
79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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B-
80 Score
Piqua, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$183,917
Population
20,747
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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