Lafayette, CO vs Redwood City, 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
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Lafayette leads in cost of living index (143 vs 269). Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 12.9). Redwood City leads in walk score (62 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 30,439 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+50.3 |
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-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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