Lafayette, CA vs Southlake, TX
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
Southlake
69.3
#1234 nationally
Southlake leads in crime level (0.9 vs 2.2). Lafayette leads in walk score (26 vs 15). Southlake leads in cost of living index (163 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Southlake, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 69.3 (#1234) |
| Population | 25,048 | 31,137 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $1,321,458 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+5.1 |
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+
69.3 Score
Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Southwest
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