Durham, NC 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.
Durham
69.4
#1213 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $67,432). Durham leads in cost of living index (102 vs 143). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Durham, NC | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1213) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 283,506 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $395,976 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $67,432 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 6.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+61.9 | D+55.8 |
D+
69.4 Score
Durham, NC
Bull City innovation and inclusion
Median Home
$395,976
Population
283,506
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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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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