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Lafayette, LA vs Ruston, LA

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Highlights
- Ruston has 9.6% less rainy days than Lafayette.
- Ruston has 0.9% less Sunny Days than Lafayette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruston scores 4.4% better than Lafayette
 Lafayette, LARuston, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock94106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3352443
Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

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

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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

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What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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