Central, LA 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.
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 7). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 143). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $82,714).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+55.8 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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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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