Lafayette, CO vs Nashua, NH
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
Nashua
70.1
#1137 nationally
Nashua leads in crime level (4.4 vs 7.5). Nashua leads in cost of living index (116 vs 143). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $88,766).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Nashua, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 70.1 (#1137) |
| Population | 30,439 | 91,003 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $515,004 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $88,766 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+2.9 |
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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C-
70.1 Score
Nashua, NH
New Hampshire community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,004
Population
91,003
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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