| | Eureka, CA | Lafayette, CA | United States |
| Overall | 108.0 | 174.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.7 | 117.0 | 100 |
| Health | 117.7 | 121.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 124.3 | 580.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $409,200 | $1,767,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,840.0% | 10,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 75.5 | 123.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.3 | 157.7 | 100 |
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I lived here 7 years and moved away a year ago. Crime and homelessness was really bad. Public funds which should be used to improve infrastructure somehow disappeared. More
I enjoy living in Eureka. There is a lot of beautiful outdoor trails. The climate is mild. Other places I have lived were freezing cold in winter, and flaming hot in More
I lived in a suburb just north of Eureka for three years.
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Reviews for Lafayette 
4 Reviews
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
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
Summers are too cool due to marine More
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