Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $91,461). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 143). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 967,862 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+55.8 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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