Fall River, MA 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.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 20.4). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in walk score (65 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 93,840 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+38.0 |
D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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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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