Lafayette, LA vs Villa Park, IL
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
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Villa Park leads in crime level (5.0 vs 29.2). Villa Park leads in median household income ($90,287 vs $58,850). Lafayette leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 25.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, LA | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#705) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 121,467 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,080 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $58,850 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 29.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.4 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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