Fresno, CA 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.
Fresno
66.6
#1521 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 20.1). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $63,001). Fresno leads in cost of living index (123 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fresno, CA | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1521) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 545,716 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $390,993 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $63,001 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 20.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+55.8 |
D
66.6 Score
Fresno, CA
Major California city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$390,993
Population
545,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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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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