Flower Mound, TX vs Lafayette, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Flower Mound leads in cost of living index (130 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $154,471). Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flower Mound, TX | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#785) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 79,445 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,100 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $154,471 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+38.0 |
C
73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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