Chester, PA 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.

Lafayette

62.7

#1832 nationally

Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 22.8). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $39,193). Chester leads in cost of living index (86 vs 280).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chester, PA Lafayette, CA
Population 33,595 25,048
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $0 $1,941,109
Median Household Income $39,193 $219,250
Average Commute 21.7 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 60 26
Crime Level 22.8 2.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 280
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+23.7 D+38.0