Lafayette, CO vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 42). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 30,439 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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