Lafayette, CA vs Pasco, 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

vs

Pasco

69.2

#1243 nationally

Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $68,924). Pasco leads in cost of living index (98 vs 280). Pasco leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29.7 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lafayette, CA Pasco, WA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1832) 69.2 (#1243)
Population 25,048 81,482
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,941,109 $421,383
Median Household Income $219,250 $68,924
Average Commute 29.7 min 21.4 min
Walk Score 26 32
Crime Level 2.2 Moderate
School Rating N/A 5.8
Cost of Living Index 280 98
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 R+22.7