Lafayette, CO vs Seal Beach, 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 13.2). Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $75,507). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 30,439 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+2.6 |
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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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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