Greensboro, NC 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.
Greensboro
68.8
#1281 nationally
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Greensboro leads in crime level (25.3 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in median household income ($58,850 vs $55,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1281) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 302,296 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,428 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+31.4 |
D+
68.8 Score
Greensboro, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,428
Population
302,296
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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C
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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