New Orleans, LA vs Richfield, MN
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 Orleans
76.2
#375 nationally
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
Richfield leads in median household income ($80,712 vs $51,116). Richfield leads in crime level (7.3 vs 9.9). New Orleans leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Orleans, LA | Richfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#375) | 74.4 (#602) |
| Population | 364,136 | 36,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,144 | $352,629 |
| Median Household Income | $51,116 | $80,712 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.9 | D+42.6 |
C
76.2 Score
New Orleans, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$245,144
Population
364,136
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Southeast
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C
74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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