Lafayette, CA vs Richfield, MN
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
Richfield
74.4
#602 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 7.3). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $80,712). Richfield leads in cost of living index (107 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Richfield, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 74.4 (#602) |
| Population | 25,048 | 36,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $352,629 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $80,712 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 7.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+42.6 |
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
Pacific
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C
74.4 Score
Richfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,629
Population
36,445
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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