Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 8.3). Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $114,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 57,945 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
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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