Fairfield, OH 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.
Fairfield
75
#511 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $67,182). Fairfield leads in cost of living index (96 vs 280). Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfield, OH | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#511) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 44,447 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,470 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $67,182 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.3 | D+38.0 |
C
75 Score
Fairfield, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,470
Population
44,447
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
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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