Alpharetta, GA vs Lafayette, 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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $105,819). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 67,056 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+55.8 |
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66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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