Florence, AZ 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.
Florence
72.2
#918 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $74,025). Florence leads in cost of living index (103 vs 280). Lafayette leads in walk score (26 vs 16).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AZ | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#918) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 24,291 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,009 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $74,025 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+38.0 |
C-
72.2 Score
Florence, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,009
Population
24,291
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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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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