Lafayette, LA vs Siloam Springs, AR
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
Siloam Springs
69.2
#1245 nationally
Siloam Springs leads in crime level (13.6 vs 29.2). Siloam Springs leads in cost of living index (91 vs 99). Siloam Springs leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 20.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Siloam Springs, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 69.2 (#1245) |
| Population | 121,467 | 19,336 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $286,237 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $59,911 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 13.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | R+27.0 |
Data coverage note: Siloam Springs is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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+
69.2 Score
Siloam Springs, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,237
Population
19,336
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$59,911
Southwest
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