Lafayette, CA vs Maple Valley, WA
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.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Maple Valley leads in cost of living index (148 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $137,595). Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 3.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Maple Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 65.6 (#1623) |
| Population | 25,048 | 28,434 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $784,011 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $137,595 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 39.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+51.7 |
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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D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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