New Orleans, LA vs Springfield, MO

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

vs

Springfield

70.1

#1138 nationally

New Orleans leads in crime level (9.9 vs 32.3). New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 39). Springfield leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 23.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric New Orleans, LA Springfield, MO
WhereAtHome Score 76.2 (#375) 70.1 (#1138)
Population 364,136 170,188
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $245,144 $246,969
Median Household Income $51,116 $43,450
Average Commute 23.4 min 18.1 min
Walk Score 58 39
Crime Level 9.9 32.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 107 88
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+12.9 R+20.8
New Orleans, LA
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

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Springfield, MO
C-
70.1 Score

Springfield, MO

Mid-size Missouri city with community character

Median Home

$246,969

Population

170,188

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

39

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