Altamonte Springs, FL 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.
Altamonte Springs
71.9
#940 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 9.3). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $61,714). Altamonte Springs leads in cost of living index (106 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Altamonte Springs, FL | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#940) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 45,257 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,863 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $61,714 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 26.5 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+38.0 |
C-
71.9 Score
Altamonte Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,863
Population
45,257
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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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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