Lafayette, CO vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 33 min). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (143 vs 159). Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 8.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 30,439 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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