Coon Rapids, MN 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.
Coon Rapids
74.4
#593 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Coon Rapids leads in cost of living index (106 vs 280). Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.8). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $85,445).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coon Rapids, MN | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#593) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 63,377 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,555 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $85,445 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+38.0 |
C
74.4 Score
Coon Rapids, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,555
Population
63,377
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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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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