Lafayette, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 8.0). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $105,534). Rancho Cucamonga leads in cost of living index (159 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 25,048 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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