Lafayette, CO vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 42). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (143 vs 185). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 30,439 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+39.5 |
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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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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