Jacksonville, FL 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 280). Jacksonville leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 985,843 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+38.0 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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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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