Lafayette, LA vs Radcliff, KY
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
Radcliff
77.8
#217 nationally
Radcliff leads in crime level (4.7 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 19). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 23.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Radcliff, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 77.8 (#217) |
| Population | 121,467 | 22,749 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $213,512 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $54,558 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 4.7 |
| 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 | R+29.3 |
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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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77.8 Score
Radcliff, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$213,512
Population
22,749
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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