| | Temecula, CA | Lafayette, LA | United States |
| Overall | 131.2 | 90.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.2 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Health | 87.3 | 114.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 208.8 | 62.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $686,100 | $211,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,670.0% | 8,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 151.0 | 101.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.0 | 96.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Temecula 
43 Reviews
I’ve lived in the city for about 69 years and it’s great. Way better than Murrieta. Temecula has stuff to do unlike Murrieta. Temecula has wineries and a More
I’ve owned in San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Big Bear, and now Temecula in both 2010-2013 & 2020-2022. This city is absolutely amazing, it is at the edge of San Diego More
The mountains/hills are pretty, and it is less expensive than Los Angeles. There is next to nothing to do here if you aren't a Baby Boomer or a kid. However, it is a More
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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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