Lafayette, LA vs Texas City, 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
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Texas City leads in crime level (9.3 vs 29.2). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 36). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Texas City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 77.2 (#273) |
| Population | 121,467 | 56,609 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $230,169 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $61,359 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 9.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | R+27.4 |
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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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77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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