Lafayette, LA vs Scranton, PA
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
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 29.2). Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 42). Lafayette leads in median household income ($58,850 vs $48,776).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 121,467 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+2.8 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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