Lafayette, CO vs St. Michael, MN
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
St. Michael
70.7
#1078 nationally
St. Michael leads in crime level (4.6 vs 7.5). St. Michael leads in cost of living index (113 vs 143). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 28.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | St. Michael, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 70.7 (#1078) |
| Population | 30,439 | 21,034 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $438,515 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $123,318 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+29.4 |
Data coverage note: St. Michael is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.7 Score
St. Michael, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,515
Population
21,034
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$123,318
Midwest
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