Lafayette, LA vs Pawtucket, 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
73.6
#705 nationally
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in crime level (8.4 vs 29.2). Pawtucket leads in walk score (71 vs 42). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 26.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 121,467 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+14.4 |
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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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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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