Longview, TX vs Sulphur, 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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Sulphur
77.6
#235 nationally
Sulphur leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 20.4 min). Longview leads in median household income ($61,003 vs $53,606). Longview leads in crime level (9.3 vs 10.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Sulphur, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 77.6 (#235) |
| Population | 83,236 | 20,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $203,049 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $53,606 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 10.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | R+39.6 |
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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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77.6 Score
Sulphur, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,049
Population
20,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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