Lafayette, CO vs Riverside, 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
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 16.2). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 31.3 min). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $83,448).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 30,439 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+1.3 |
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-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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