Rolla, MO vs Shreveport, 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.
Rolla
73.4
#745 nationally
Shreveport
75.6
#442 nationally
Rolla leads in crime level (10.2 vs 33.7). Rolla leads in average commute (14.1 min vs 19.2 min). Rolla leads in walk score (39 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rolla, MO | Shreveport, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#745) | 75.6 (#442) |
| Population | 20,423 | 177,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $244,777 | $146,721 |
| Median Household Income | $37,685 | $45,967 |
| Average Commute | 14.1 min | 19.2 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 10.2 | 33.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.9 | D+4.6 |
C
73.4 Score
Rolla, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$244,777
Population
20,423
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C
75.6 Score
Shreveport, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$146,721
Population
177,959
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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