| Lafayette, CO | State College, PA | United States |
Overall | 141.3 | 95.4 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 103.2 | 107.8 | 100 |
Health | 85.5 | 126.0 | 100 |
Housing | 210.8 | 112.4 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $690,200 | $355,500 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,810.0% | 9,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 92.6 | 72.6 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 155.0 | 126.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lafayette
2 Reviews
The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access More
can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine. More
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Reviews for State College
27 Reviews
I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful More
State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home, More
I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football More
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