Lafayette, LA vs Poughkeepsie, NY
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
Poughkeepsie leads in crime level (17.6 vs 29.2). Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 42). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 25 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 121,467 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+5.4 |
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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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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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