Peabody, MA vs Ruston, LA

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.

Peabody

64.9

#1669 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 27.2 min). Peabody leads in walk score (43 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Peabody, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 64.9 (#1669) 72.3 (#911)
Population 54,056 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $707,213 $229,937
Median Household Income $91,125 $32,877
Average Commute 27.2 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 43 25
Crime Level 7.0 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 141 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 R+25.4
Peabody, MA
D
64.9 Score

Peabody, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$707,213

Population

54,056

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

43

Northeast View Peabody, MA →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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