Lafayette, LA vs Malden, 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
73.6
#705 nationally
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in crime level (8.0 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 36.5 min). Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 121,467 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+39.5 |
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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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65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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