Greenwood, IN 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.
Greenwood
74.8
#544 nationally
Lafayette
73.6
#705 nationally
Greenwood leads in crime level (3.0 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Greenwood leads in median household income ($75,398 vs $58,850).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenwood, IN | Lafayette, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#544) | 73.6 (#705) |
| Population | 66,296 | 121,467 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,653 | $227,080 |
| Median Household Income | $75,398 | $58,850 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 29.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.3 | R+31.4 |
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74.8 Score
Greenwood, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$331,653
Population
66,296
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
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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