Lafayette, CO vs Sachse, TX
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
Sachse
74.2
#626 nationally
Sachse leads in crime level (2.0 vs 7.5). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 18). Sachse leads in cost of living index (114 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Sachse, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 74.2 (#626) |
| Population | 30,439 | 32,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $433,539 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $127,888 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+22.2 |
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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C
74.2 Score
Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Southwest
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