Lafayette, LA vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Thornton leads in crime level (7.5 vs 29.2). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $58,850). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 30.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 121,467 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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