Verdict
Metairie leads on Affordability, while San Diego leads on Educational Attainment, Safety, Weather.
Score Comparison
Affordability
LA
69
✓ winsCA
58
Educational Attainment
LA
67
CA
76
✓ winsSafety
LA
—
CA
70
✓ winsWeather
LA
—
CA
72
✓ winsLivability
LA
68
CA
68
Full Comparison
| Metric | Metairie | San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 140,046 | 1,383,987 |
| Median Income | $72,070 | $98,657 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $1,120 ✓ | $2,080 |
| Median Home Value | $289,800 ✓ | $783,300 |
| Median Age | 42 | 36 |
| HS Graduation | 93% ✓ | 90% |
| Bachelor's+ | 39% | 49% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 88% | 94% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 63% ✓ | 48% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min ✓ | 26 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | N/A | 4.34 |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | N/A | 18.41 |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | 65°F |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 68" | 10" |