Arlington Heights, IL vs Lafayette, LA
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.
Arlington Heights
76
#390 nationally
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Arlington Heights leads in crime level (1.4 vs 29.2). Arlington Heights leads in median household income ($113,502 vs $58,850). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington Heights, IL | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#390) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 74,495 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,757 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $113,502 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+31.4 |
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76 Score
Arlington Heights, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$500,757
Population
74,495
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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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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