Huntley, IL 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.
Huntley
71.2
#1006 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Huntley leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.2). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $83,357). Huntley leads in cost of living index (112 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntley, IL | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1006) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 28,269 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,595 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $83,357 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.3 | D+38.0 |
C-
71.2 Score
Huntley, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,595
Population
28,269
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
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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