Lafayette, LA vs Loves Park, IL
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
73.6
#705 nationally
Loves Park
78.8
#159 nationally
Loves Park leads in crime level (9.8 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Loves Park leads in cost of living index (90 vs 99).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Loves Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 78.8 (#159) |
| Population | 121,467 | 23,335 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $203,853 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $56,370 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+0.6 |
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73.6 Score
Lafayette, LA
Mid-size Louisiana city with community character
Median Home
$227,080
Population
121,467
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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78.8 Score
Loves Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$203,853
Population
23,335
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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