Seattle, WA vs Slidell, 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.
Seattle
66.9
#1491 nationally
Slidell
76.9
#301 nationally
Seattle leads in walk score (74 vs 36). Seattle leads in median household income ($110,781 vs $63,004). Slidell leads in cost of living index (100 vs 158).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seattle, WA | Slidell, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1491) | 76.9 (#301) |
| Population | 755,078 | 28,510 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $851,471 | $223,090 |
| Median Household Income | $110,781 | $63,004 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+43.8 |
D
66.9 Score
Seattle, WA
Emerald City tech powerhouse
Median Home
$851,471
Population
755,078
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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C
76.9 Score
Slidell, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,090
Population
28,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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