Baton Rouge, LA vs Lafayette, LA

Baton Rouge, LA vs Lafayette, LA: What the data shows

Baton Rouge, LA is in Baton Rouge, LA while Lafayette, LA is in Lafayette, LA — both in the same state. On home prices, Baton Rouge, LA is the more affordable option at $200,000 median — $0 less than Lafayette, LA's $200,000. WYLT rates Baton Rouge, LA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Lafayette, LA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Lafayette, LA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Baton Rouge, LA has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. Lafayette, LA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Baton Rouge, LA has Low flood risk and Lafayette, LA has Low flood risk.

Baton Rouge, LA is the more walkable neighborhood. Baton Rouge, LA scores 22/100 (car-dependent) versus Lafayette, LA's 15/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Baton Rouge, LA rates 7/10 and Lafayette, LA rates 7/10.