Lafayette, CO vs Murrieta, CA
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
67
#1472 nationally
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Murrieta leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.5). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 30,439 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+1.3 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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D
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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