Cottonwood Heights, UT 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.
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in cost of living index (130 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $110,197). Cottonwood Heights leads in walk score (41 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottonwood Heights, UT | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1124) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 32,204 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $785,258 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $110,197 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+38.0 |
C-
70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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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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