Jupiter, FL 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.
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Jupiter leads in cost of living index (133 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $105,413). Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 3.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jupiter, FL | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1453) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 61,291 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $700,734 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $105,413 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
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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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