Franklin, WI 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.
Franklin
74.3
#608 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Franklin leads in cost of living index (110 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $100,524). Franklin leads in crime level (1.4 vs 2.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, WI | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#608) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 35,485 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,838 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $100,524 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.5 | D+38.0 |
C
74.3 Score
Franklin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,838
Population
35,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
17
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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