Bellflower, CA vs Lafayette, 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.
Bellflower
60.8
#1920 nationally
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Bellflower leads in crime level (16.8 vs 29.2). Bellflower leads in walk score (66 vs 42). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (99 vs 151).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellflower, CA | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1920) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 75,122 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $805,101 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $75,379 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+31.4 |
D-
60.8 Score
Bellflower, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,101
Population
75,122
Crime
High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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C
73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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