Lake Charles, LA vs Springfield, 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.

Lake Charles

76.2

#371 nationally

vs

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 37). Lake Charles leads in crime level (16.8 vs 24.4). Lake Charles leads in cost of living index (94 vs 110).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lake Charles, LA Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 76.2 (#371) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 79,633 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $206,355 $307,092
Median Household Income $54,761 $47,677
Average Commute 18 min 21 min
Walk Score 37 58
Crime Level 16.8 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 94 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+39.6 D+8.9
Lake Charles, LA
C
76.2 Score

Lake Charles, LA

Louisiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$206,355

Population

79,633

Crime

High

Walk Score

37

Southeast View Lake Charles, LA →
Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

Northeast View Springfield, MA →

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