| | Lakeland, FL | Natchitoches, LA | United States |
| Overall | 91.6 | 84.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.7 | 92.7 | 100 |
| Health | 100.9 | 128.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.8 | 64.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $282,500 | $170,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,800.0% | 9,580.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.6 | 70.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 80.1 | 87.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Lakeland 
27 Reviews
I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to More
been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this More
Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I More
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Reviews for Natchitoches 6 Reviews
Natchitoches is a great small town in central Louisiana, with several claims to fame. It is the oldest permanent European settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, More
I have been trapped here for 2 years........
This town is not a place to be if you aren't a college student or a rich retired snob. I worked in a field where I met a More
On the surface, Natchitoches seems like a pretty town. The history of the city is quite interesting. But if you are thinking of moving here, don't do it! I've lived here More
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