Lafayette, IN vs Warwick, RI
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
Warwick
72.9
#816 nationally
Warwick leads in crime level (2.2 vs 16.4). Warwick leads in median household income ($81,009 vs $50,674). Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 24.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, IN | Warwick, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#983) | 72.9 (#816) |
| Population | 71,216 | 82,999 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,766 | $429,354 |
| Median Household Income | $50,674 | $81,009 |
| Average Commute | 16.3 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+1.9 |
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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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72.9 Score
Warwick, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$429,354
Population
82,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Northeast
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