Lafayette, CA vs Oak Harbor, WA
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
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $68,039). Oak Harbor leads in cost of living index (123 vs 280). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 25,048 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+16.6 |
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
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C-
70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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