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Ash Fork, AZ vs Golden Valley, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Golden Valley or is it cheaper to live in Ash Fork?
- Golden Valley is 12.3% less expensive than Ash Fork.

Which city has more affordable housing, Golden Valley or Ash Fork?
- Golden Valley housing costs are 6.5% more expensive than Ash Fork housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ash Fork or is Health Care more affordable in Golden Valley.
- Health related expenses are 1.2% more in Golden Valley.
 Ash Fork, AZGolden Valley, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.1100
 Food & Groceries92.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock131.1100
 Housing61.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$226,500$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.2100
 Miscellaneous89.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ash Fork    1 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I live 3 miles north of Ash Fork. The factual details presented here are outrageously wrong. Here are three examples: It is NOT in northwest AZ -- It is NOT south of  More

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Reviews for Golden Valley    2 Reviews

Golden Valley is the last of the greatest places left to to own property and live comfortably. The temperature averages between 70's and mid 90's in summer. When  More

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No comments as of this comment, well except this one. haha Interesting notes of the area is is is still higher elevation than "the valley" (Bullhead City area) so not  More

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