Baltimore, MD 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.

Baltimore

75.5

#444 nationally

vs

Lafayette

67

#1472 nationally

Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 44.0). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $58,349). Baltimore leads in walk score (64 vs 42).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Baltimore, MD Lafayette, CO
WhereAtHome Score 75.5 (#444) 67 (#1472)
Population 565,239 30,439
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $189,754 $672,615
Median Household Income $58,349 $105,819
Average Commute 30.1 min 24.5 min
Walk Score 64 42
Crime Level 44.0 7.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 108 143
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+13.9 D+55.8
Baltimore, MD
C
75.5 Score

Baltimore, MD

Major Maryland city with a diverse economy

Median Home

$189,754

Population

565,239

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

64

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Lafayette, CO
D+
67 Score

Lafayette, CO

Small Colorado city with local appeal

Median Home

$672,615

Population

30,439

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

West View Lafayette, CO →

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