Lafayette, CA vs Mesquite, NV
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
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $69,146). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 280). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 29.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Mesquite, NV |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 71.9 (#951) |
| Population | 25,048 | 22,786 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $375,930 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $69,146 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 18.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
West
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