2026 Compare Cities :
Lafayette, CA vs Santa Monica, CA

Change Cities
 Lafayette, CASanta Monica, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock13.738.1
 Snowfall0  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days65.630.3106.2
 Sunny262  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock73.585.8
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.27
 UV Index5.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.3081052443
Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

   |    Reply

Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lafayette

Reviews for Santa Monica    24 Reviews

I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places. I  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in this city for 4 decades, and it is never been worse than it is now. It is a dangerous disgusting hell hole. Between the crime, the homeless that are not  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Santa Monica


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.