| | Hinsdale, IL | Lafayette, CA | United States |
| Overall | 108.1 | 174.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.5 | 117.0 | 100 |
| Health | 94.4 | 121.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 323.2 | 580.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $851,300 | $1,767,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,630.0% | 10,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 126.1 | 123.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 141.5 | 157.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Hinsdale 
4 Reviews
Have lived here for five years and here are my observations (from both first-hand and anecdotal experiences):
Pros-lovely town, homes and yards well-kept, downtown More
Hinsdale is a pretty Chicago suburb. It is an affluent community blessed with top rated schools. I'm sure there are lots of very nice people living there, yet the very More
Hinsdale is a first class town West of Chicago with nice little shops and very low crime rate. The schools are generally rated among the best in More
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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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