Lafayette, CO vs Yorba Linda, 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
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Yorba Linda leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.5). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (143 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 30,439 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 204 |
| 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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D
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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