| Measure | Terre HauteIndiana, United States Remove Terre Haute | Lafayette (IN)Indiana, United States Remove Lafayette (IN) |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Safety | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Affordability | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| Transportation | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 7.4 | 4.5 |
| Things to do | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Food & dining | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Places to stay | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 5.5 |
| Scenic value | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Family friendliness | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.7 | 4.7 |
| Nightlife | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 | 7.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $88 | $103 |
| Mid-range | $132 | $149 |
| Luxury | $210 | $238 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 85 | 93 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $850 | $1,000 |
| Population | 59K | 71K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Bus Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Terre Haute | — | 1 h 42 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | Budget stays | History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Pro sports, Shopping, Family & kids | National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Pro sports, Family & kids |
| When to go | — | — |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.