Lafayette, CO vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 24). Shawnee leads in cost of living index (105 vs 143). Shawnee leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 30,439 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+8.5 |
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-
71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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