Lafayette, CA vs Salisbury, NC
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
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 26.3). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 25,048 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+35.9 |
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
66.6 Score
Salisbury, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$284,346
Population
36,319
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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