Lafayette, CA vs San Bruno, 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
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 7.0). San Bruno leads in walk score (56 vs 26). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $131,669).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 25,048 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 214 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+50.3 |
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
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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