Lafayette, CA vs West New York, NJ
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
West New York
69.5
#1210 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (2.2 vs 8.1). West New York leads in walk score (94 vs 26). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $70,141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | West New York, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 69.5 (#1210) |
| Population | 25,048 | 50,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $467,343 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $70,141 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 94 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+28.1 |
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+
69.5 Score
West New York, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$467,343
Population
50,754
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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