Lafayette, CO vs Salem, VA
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
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $68,402). Salem leads in cost of living index (105 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 30,439 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+19.3 |
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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73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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