New Iberia, LA vs Sanger, CA
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
Sanger
68
#1364 nationally
Sanger leads in crime level (13.3 vs 27.7). Sanger leads in median household income ($69,333 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | Sanger, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 68 (#1364) |
| Population | 27,080 | 26,343 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $416,982 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $69,333 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | R+4.4 |
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
Southeast
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D+
68 Score
Sanger, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,982
Population
26,343
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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