Lafayette or lake Charles might be relocating

Out of the two I’d choose Lafayette. But LC isn’t bad Could definitely have worse cities to choose

I'd pick lafayette. But LC is growing and is closer to a major city and airport(houston).

Once you know the roads, you can get anywhere in Lake Charles in 10 minutes. Something to consider.

If you go with Lafayette just consider where you'll be commuting to/from versus where you live. Youngsville/Broussard has been blowing up for the last few years but traffic in that area can be a nightmare at times.

Lafayette must have an unwritten rule about building any overpasses. I live here and it is harder to get around than any other comparable size city I have been to.
Red light upon red light.
Remember if you move here that the northside is shitty. Southeast side is the best place.

Youngsville is a great area for young kids IF you don't have to commute to downtown or middle of lafayette daily. Lafayette has some really nice areas depending on where you'll be commuting for work.

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I have a Fiancée with a 4 yr old.

I have a 22 year old son and 17 and 15 year old daughters that will visit and stay especially during the summer.

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The best neighborhoods to live in Lafayette are West Bayou, River Ranch, East Bayou, Bendel Gardens, Fernewood, and Old Settlement (essentially all of the neighborhoods that border the river). Unfortunately, because those are the best, they won't have many rental homes in those neighborhoods.

Broadmoor is a step below those neighborhoods, but is still safe and may have some rentals.