Goose Creek, SC vs Lafayette, IN
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.
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Lafayette
71.4
#983 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (38 vs 14). Goose Creek leads in crime level (7.0 vs 16.4). Goose Creek leads in median household income ($84,041 vs $50,674).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goose Creek, SC | Lafayette, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#981) | 71.4 (#983) |
| Population | 49,249 | 71,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,372 | $268,766 |
| Median Household Income | $84,041 | $50,674 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 16.3 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 16.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | Even |
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71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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71.4 Score
Lafayette, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,766
Population
71,216
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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