Lafayette, CA vs Rancho Palos Verdes, 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 Palos Verdes
61.8
#1890 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $166,747). Rancho Palos Verdes leads in cost of living index (242 vs 280). Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 2.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 61.8 (#1890) |
| Population | 25,048 | 39,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $1,827,501 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $166,747 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 242 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.8 Score
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,827,501
Population
39,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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