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Sulphur, LA vs Lafayette, CO

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Are people in Lafayette older or younger than people in Sulphur?
- The Median Age in Lafayette is 0.5 years older than in Sulphur.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lafayette or Sulphur?
- Lafayette housing costs are 285.4% more expensive than Sulphur housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lafayette or Sulphur?
- The average commute for residents of Lafayette is 6.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sulphur.

Things to do in Sulphur?
Sulphur, LA is a pleasant city southeast of Lake Charles featuring several spectacular spots such as Houma National Wildlife Refuge perfect for exploring or Cypress Cove ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Contraband Days celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Lafayette?
Lafayette is a city located in Boulder County Colorado It covers an area of 8 4 square miles As of 2020 its population was estimated at 30 042 Residents have access to many amenities such as schools parks trails recreation centers golf courses libraries shopping malls restaurants cinemas water parks etc making it attractive for both locals and visitors

 Sulphur, LALafayette, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,307329,725,481
 Median Income$50,797  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$179,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.28  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sulphur    4 Reviews

I am 67 and have lived in Sulphur most of my life. We have experienced 4 major hurricanes in the last 16 years from September 2005 (Rita), 2007 (Ike), Laura in August  More

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Over 17 years ago

Calcasieu is a great place to live but it does get hit by Hurricanes and that is the downside. I live in Sulphur, LA in Calcasieu Parish. There is nothing wrong here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Sulphur is one of the best places I have ever been to and lived. There is hardly no crime. Probley one murder every 1-2  More

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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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