Lafayette, IN vs Lincoln, NE

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

71.4

#983 nationally

vs

Lincoln

78.7

#164 nationally

Lincoln leads in median household income ($63,126 vs $50,674). Lafayette leads in average commute (16.3 min vs 18.4 min). Lincoln leads in walk score (42 vs 38).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lafayette, IN Lincoln, NE
WhereAtHome Score 71.4 (#983) 78.7 (#164)
Population 71,216 295,222
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $268,766 $295,359
Median Household Income $50,674 $63,126
Average Commute 16.3 min 18.4 min
Walk Score 38 42
Crime Level 16.4 Low
School Rating N/A 7.4
Cost of Living Index 89 90
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored Even D+4.3
Lafayette, IN
C-
71.4 Score

Lafayette, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$268,766

Population

71,216

Crime

High

Walk Score

38

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Lincoln, NE
C+
78.7 Score

Lincoln, NE

University town with capital charm

Median Home

$295,359

Population

295,222

Crime

Low

Schools

B+

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