Elmhurst, IL vs Lafayette, LA
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.
Elmhurst
73.4
#734 nationally
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Elmhurst leads in crime level (1.6 vs 29.2). Elmhurst leads in median household income ($143,492 vs $58,850). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (99 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elmhurst, IL | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.4 (#734) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 45,336 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,169 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $143,492 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | R+31.4 |
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73.4 Score
Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Midwest
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73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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