Lafayette, IN vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 16.4). Lafayette leads in walk score (38 vs 13). Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, IN | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,216 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,766 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $50,674 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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