Lafayette, CA vs Rancho Cordova, 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.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 11.7). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $85,099). Rancho Cordova leads in cost of living index (132 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 25,048 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+19.7 |
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
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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