Lafayette, CO vs Santa Barbara, 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
Santa Barbara
59.8
#1944 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 17.8). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (143 vs 225). Santa Barbara leads in walk score (61 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Santa Barbara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 59.8 (#1944) |
| Population | 30,439 | 86,499 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $1,848,325 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $98,346 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 17.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 17.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 225 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+26.7 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
View Lafayette, CO →
F
59.8 Score
Santa Barbara, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,848,325
Population
86,499
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
View Santa Barbara, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Lafayette for: