Lafayette, CO vs Passaic, NJ
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
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 19.7). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 42). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $57,832).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 30,439 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+2.9 |
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
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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