Lafayette, LA vs Oroville, 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
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($58,850 vs $46,362). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (99 vs 113). Oroville leads in crime level (26.9 vs 29.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 121,467 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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