| | Lafayette, IN | Alton, IL | United States |
| Overall | 83.5 | 82.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.5 | 92.0 | 100 |
| Health | 92.0 | 94.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 60.4 | 22.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $198,500 | $79,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,410.0% | 10,050.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 71.8 | 91.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 100.9 | 133.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lafayette 
16 Reviews
I have lived here for 12 years and in a smaller town 20 miles away for over 35 years and like the people. But crime is on the rise, more arrests lately related to people More
Lafayette still has a small town atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to raise children. There is a strong sense of community. Unfotunately in recent years Lafayette has More
I can say I have lived in Lafayette Indiana for 25 years. I'll say that home is home...but I would honestly say in less your a college student at Purdue, I would never More
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My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and More
Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people More
Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you More
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