Lafayette, CA vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 26). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $142,891). San Jose leads in cost of living index (198 vs 280).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 25,048 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+40.0 |
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
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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