Lafayette, CA vs Ruston, LA

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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $32,877). Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 11.7). Ruston leads in cost of living index (95 vs 280).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lafayette, CA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1832) 72.3 (#911)
Population 25,048 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,941,109 $229,937
Median Household Income $219,250 $32,877
Average Commute 29.7 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 26 25
Crime Level 2.2 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 280 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 R+25.4
Lafayette, CA
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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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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