New Iberia, LA vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (58 vs 43). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 110). Springfield leads in crime level (24.4 vs 27.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 27,080 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | D+8.9 |
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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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