Milford, CT vs West Lafayette, IN
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.
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
West Lafayette
73.4
#747 nationally
Milford leads in median household income ($104,441 vs $30,317). West Lafayette leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 25.9 min). West Lafayette leads in walk score (51 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milford, CT | West Lafayette, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1748) | 73.4 (#747) |
| Population | 52,793 | 44,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,036 | $370,465 |
| Median Household Income | $104,441 | $30,317 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 51 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | Even |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that West Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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73.4 Score
West Lafayette, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,465
Population
44,829
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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