Erlanger, KY 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.
Erlanger
80
#96 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Erlanger leads in cost of living index (91 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $74,147). Erlanger leads in average commute (21.5 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Erlanger, KY | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#96) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 19,777 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,011 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $74,147 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+38.0 |
B-
80 Score
Erlanger, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$255,011
Population
19,777
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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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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