| | Sandusky, OH | Augusta, ME | United States |
| Overall | 77.0 | 88.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.5 | 104.9 | 100 |
| Health | 81.3 | 93.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 25.2 | 69.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $120,200 | $236,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,270.0% | 10,460.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.3 | 64.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.0 | 90.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Sandusky 
4 Reviews
The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about More
I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family.
This town is large enough to More
I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be More
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Reviews for Augusta 8 Reviews
We spent 1 year in Augusta. It is probably the cutest Capitol city that I have ever visited in the US. That being said, it has a dark underbelly and a ruthless drug More
Winter in Maine usually starts in November, occasionally in October and lasts until March, sometimes April. Although last year was unusually mild, most folks around More
I've been living in Augusta for about 9 months now. Moved here from New Orleans. I should be moving out in a few months; I seriously considered staying in Augusta More
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