Ballwin, MO vs Lafayette, CA
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.
Ballwin
75.7
#423 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Ballwin leads in cost of living index (111 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $118,647). Ballwin leads in crime level (1.5 vs 2.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ballwin, MO | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#423) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 30,410 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,520 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $118,647 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+38.0 |
C
75.7 Score
Ballwin, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,520
Population
30,410
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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