Lafayette, CO vs Santa Clarita, 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
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Santa Clarita leads in crime level (4.5 vs 7.5). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 35.2 min). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 30,439 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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