Lafayette, CA vs Los Angeles, 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.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $74,891). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 26). Los Angeles leads in cost of living index (173 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 25,048 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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