Lafayette, LA vs Summit, NJ
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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 29.2). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $58,850). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (99 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 121,467 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+24.2 |
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
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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