Beaumont, CA 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.
Beaumont
66.1
#1582 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 36.3 min). Beaumont leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beaumont, CA | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1582) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 58,463 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $539,559 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $102,469 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+55.8 |
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66.1 Score
Beaumont, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$539,559
Population
58,463
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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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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