Lafayette, LA vs Modesto, 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
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Modesto leads in crime level (18.0 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 29.4 min). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (99 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 121,467 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | R+11.0 |
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
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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