Lafayette, LA vs Midland, TX
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
Midland
74.1
#638 nationally
Midland leads in crime level (10.0 vs 29.2). Midland leads in median household income ($90,448 vs $58,850). Lafayette leads in cost of living index (99 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Midland, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 74.1 (#638) |
| Population | 121,467 | 138,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $332,692 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $90,448 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | R+60.5 |
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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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74.1 Score
Midland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$332,692
Population
138,397
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Southwest
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