Lafayette, IN vs Menomonee Falls, WI
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
71.4
#983 nationally
Menomonee Falls
74.4
#598 nationally
Menomonee Falls leads in crime level (1.8 vs 16.4). Menomonee Falls leads in median household income ($96,986 vs $50,674). Lafayette leads in walk score (38 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, IN | Menomonee Falls, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#983) | 74.4 (#598) |
| Population | 71,216 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,766 | $445,764 |
| Median Household Income | $50,674 | $96,986 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | R+19.8 |
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71.4 Score
Lafayette, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,766
Population
71,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Menomonee Falls, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,764
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Midwest
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