Lafayette, CA vs Waxhaw, NC
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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
Waxhaw leads in cost of living index (125 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $124,711). Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 25,048 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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