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University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA vs Lafayette, IN

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Is it cheaper to live in Lafayette or is it cheaper to live in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown?
- Lafayette is 10.3% more expensive than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lafayette or University of Pittsburgh Johnstown?
- Lafayette housing costs are 125.4% more expensive than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown or is Health Care more affordable in Lafayette.
- Health related expenses are 9.0% less in Lafayette.
 University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PALafayette, INUnited States
 Overall  Unlock83.5100
 Food & Groceries98.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.0100
 Housing26.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$198,500$338,100
 Utilities95  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.8100
 Miscellaneous96.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lafayette    16 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have lived here for 12 years and in a smaller town 20 miles away for over 35 years and like the people. But crime is on the rise, more arrests lately related to people  More

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Over 13 years ago

Lafayette still has a small town atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to raise children. There is a strong sense of community. Unfotunately in recent years Lafayette has  More

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I can say I have lived in Lafayette Indiana for 25 years. I'll say that home is home...but I would honestly say in less your a college student at Purdue, I would never  More

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