Lafayette, LA vs Roanoke, VA
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
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Roanoke leads in crime level (17.0 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in median household income ($58,850 vs $51,523). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 121,467 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+23.6 |
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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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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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