Midland, TX vs New Iberia, 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.

Midland

74.1

#638 nationally

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Midland leads in crime level (10.0 vs 27.7). Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Midland, TX New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 74.1 (#638) 76.2 (#374)
Population 138,397 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $332,692 $151,501
Median Household Income $90,448 $47,108
Average Commute 19.9 min 21 min
Walk Score 42 43
Crime Level 10.0 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+60.5 R+34.1
Midland, TX
C
74.1 Score

Midland, TX

Mid-size Texas city with community character

Median Home

$332,692

Population

138,397

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

42

Southwest View Midland, TX →
New Iberia, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Iberia, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$151,501

Population

27,080

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

43

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