Concord, 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.
Concord
62.4
#1856 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 13.3). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 33.6 min). Concord leads in walk score (49 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Concord, CA | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1856) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 122,315 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $733,409 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $107,789 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+55.8 |
D-
62.4 Score
Concord, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$733,409
Population
122,315
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
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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