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Lafayette, CO vs Independence, KS

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 Lafayette, COIndependence, KSUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock44.338.1
 Snowfall69.4  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days87.394.7106.2
 Sunny246  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock90.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low20.2  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.52108042443
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

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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 Independence    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 20 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 20 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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