Lafayette, CA vs San Ramon, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
San Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in cost of living index (220 vs 280). Lafayette leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 36.1 min). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $190,829).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 25,048 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+38.0 |
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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D-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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