New Iberia, LA vs Pearl, MS
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.
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Pearl
78
#203 nationally
Pearl leads in crime level (4.8 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 18). Pearl leads in median household income ($56,838 vs $47,108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | Pearl, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 78 (#203) |
| Population | 27,080 | 28,117 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $211,159 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $56,838 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | R+47.1 |
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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
Southeast
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78 Score
Pearl, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,159
Population
28,117
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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