Lafayette, CO vs Pleasant Hill, 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
67
#1472 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Lafayette leads in cost of living index (143 vs 191). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 32.3 min). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $105,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 30,439 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+38.0 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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