New Orleans vs Shreveport
Side-by-side comparison across six federal data streams. New Orleans edges out Shreveport on the composite MoveScore (55 vs 47).
| Metric | New Orleans | Shreveport |
|---|---|---|
| MoveScore (Composite) | 55/100 (D) | 47/100 (F) |
| Safety (FBI UCR) | 46/100 (D) | 55/100 (C) |
| Violent Crime / 100k | 724 | 411 |
| Water (EPA SDWIS) | 57/100 (C) | 10/100 (F) |
| Air (EPA AQS median AQI) | N/A | N/A |
| Schools (NCES) | N/A | N/A |
| Fiscal Health (Census) | 52/100 · $32,984 pc | 67/100 · $17,313 pc |
| Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS) | 3.3/5 · 10 tracked | 2.8/5 · 10 tracked |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is a better place to live, New Orleans or Shreveport?
New Orleans edges out Shreveport on the composite MoveScore (55 vs 47). The honest answer depends on what you weight most. New Orleans and Shreveport each have different strengths across the six federal data streams — see the breakdown above and decide which trade-offs fit your priorities.
Are New Orleans and Shreveport in the same state?
Yes, both cities are in Louisiana.
Where does the data come from?
All sub-scores trace to federal government sources: FBI UCR for safety, EPA SDWIS for water, EPA AQS for air, NCES/EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospitals.
Side-by-side comparisons use the same six federal data streams as full city profiles. Bold entries indicate the better value on each metric.