Aliso Viejo, CA vs Lafayette, CA
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.
Aliso Viejo
67.6
#1398 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 3.7). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $131,708). Aliso Viejo leads in cost of living index (177 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 50,263 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+38.0 |
D+
67.6 Score
Aliso Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,005,543
Population
50,263
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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