Lafayette, LA vs Springdale, 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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 99). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 121,467 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | R+6.7 |
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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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70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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