Lafayette, CO vs Quincy, MA
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
Quincy
65
#1662 nationally
Quincy leads in walk score (63 vs 42). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 33.9 min). Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 9.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 65 (#1662) |
| Population | 30,439 | 101,597 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $687,730 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $90,668 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+28.8 |
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
65 Score
Quincy, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$687,730
Population
101,597
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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