Lafayette, CA vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (26 vs 9). Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.5). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 25,048 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+23.4 |
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
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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