Lafayette, CO vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
South San Francisco leads in walk score (63 vs 42). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (143 vs 207). South San Francisco leads in median household income ($127,062 vs $105,819).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 30,439 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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