The Pros and Cons of Living in Lafayette LA - Is It Really Worth It?

[@frednugent2310]

Lafayette is a Gem. I used to always plan on spending a day there when I used to travel between Houston, Texas and Birmingham, Al. Wonderful food and wonderful people. I'm fixing to retire soon and am strongly considering the Lafayette area to finish out my time on this earth.

[@DrakeAbshireLivingInLafayette]

That’s great to hear. Let me know if I can help. We would love to give you a warm welcome here

[@lac1776-qd5bd]

Hope you have plenty of money saved up because house prices make no sense here. And ready for constant traffic regardless of what time of day it is. Pay attention to flood zones and dont choose a coastal parish because most companies won't insure you. Oh and speaking of insurance be prepared for car insurance to double.

[@spoudaois4535]

I love Lafayette. Was born here but grew up in Atlanta and also lived in Long Island. Its fun to go Cajun and Zydeco dancing, and there are other music genres to find.

[@DrakeAbshireLivingInLafayette]

Absolutely

[@Thomas-e9p9r]

The best cooking is in St. Landry Parish. Gumbo and all!!

[@DrakeAbshireLivingInLafayette]

That great…but I’m curious where? The best gumbo I have had was in Abbeville and Maurice

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

Best Gumbo is at my house

[@jonathanjaghammer2.0willia88]

Overly pepper food does not equal good.

[@yossarian6799]

The only good thing out of St. Landry Parish is the fantastic blood sausage.

[@Thomas-e9p9r]

@@DrakeAbshireLivingInLafayette Deedy's Kitchen in Eunice, La

[@matthewromig8748]

Lafayette awesome

[@DrakeAbshireLivingInLafayette]

Lafayette is awesome! 👏🏻

[@lac1776-qd5bd]

If my job wasn't in lafayette , LA I wouldn't live here. Trying to find decently priced homes, in safe areas, not in a flood zone, and that people didn't HGTV makeover to complete ugliness is almost impossible. Our houses are so over priced compared to other areas it ridiculous, rent prices are even worse!

[@DrakeAbshireLivingInLafayette]

Interesting take. The numbers on paper say our prices are better than most cities, but our city is not always gonna be everyone’s vibe so I get it

[@yossarian6799]

I have a simpler suggestion: Do NOT think about living in Lafayette LA.... ... and just leave it at that.

[@DrakeAbshireLivingInLafayette]

Why? It’s a great city!!

[@marysullivan7892]

New Orleans have the Greatest GUMBO!!!! also Some Of The Top Cheifs in the Country

[@DrakeAbshireLivingInLafayette]

New Orleans does not. lol you need to come to Lafayette and try ours. It’s better 😜

[@spoudaois4535]

New Orleans gumbo is a different dish than ours in Lafayette.

[@marshmellow3110]

No they don’t. If you want the greatest food in the world. Come here.

[@hoffpauirconcrete.semperfidCC]

Incorrect

[@yossarian6799]

Nothing can touch New Orleans gumbo. I've had decent gumbo elsewhere in the state, but for the most part (especially around Houma and the River Parishes), you'll just get dirty dishwater with onions and andouille floating on top.