New Iberia, LA vs Worcester, 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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 43). New Iberia leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.4 min). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 27,080 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | D+10.0 |
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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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Northeast
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