Lafayette, LA vs Long Beach, CA
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
73.6
#705 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 42). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (99 vs 142). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 121,467 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+32.9 |
C
73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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