Maplewood, MN 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.
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Slidell leads in crime level (7.0 vs 12.4). Slidell leads in walk score (36 vs 24). Maplewood leads in median household income ($86,769 vs $63,004).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 39,958 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | R+43.8 |
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70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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