Anaheim, CA vs Lafayette, CO
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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $77,892). Anaheim leads in walk score (49 vs 42). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 27.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 353,085 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+55.8 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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