Lafayette, CO vs McDonough, GA
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
67
#1472 nationally
McDonough
69.6
#1187 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 21). McDonough leads in cost of living index (101 vs 143). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $77,804).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | McDonough, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 69.6 (#1187) |
| Population | 30,439 | 32,138 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $336,217 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $77,804 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+29.7 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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D+
69.6 Score
McDonough, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,217
Population
32,138
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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