| | Lafayette, LA | Thibodaux, LA | United States |
| Overall | 90.2 | 85.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 95.8 | 95.9 | 100 |
| Health | 114.7 | 119.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 62.5 | 61.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $211,700 | $201,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,770.0% | 8,360.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 101.5 | 97.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 96.9 | 85.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lafayette 
37 Reviews
I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern More
I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with More
What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of More
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Reviews for Thibodaux 
2 Reviews
Having been born & raised in Thibodaux, Louisiana, it is w/ such sadness that I write how badly I want to move away from here. Since Katrina, there has been a great More
I currently live in Thibodaux LA. I had this place; even though, the crime here is not bad and the trafic is not bad. However, this city is know place to get ahead More
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