Lafayette, CA vs Washington, UT
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
Washington
70.3
#1120 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $94,655). Washington leads in cost of living index (122 vs 280). Washington leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Washington, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 70.3 (#1120) |
| Population | 25,048 | 33,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $543,808 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $94,655 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+52.3 |
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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C-
70.3 Score
Washington, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,808
Population
33,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
West
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