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Atlanta, GA vs Boerne, TX

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Is it cheaper to live in Boerne or is it cheaper to live in Atlanta?
- Boerne is 4.6% more expensive than Atlanta.

Which city has more affordable housing, Boerne or Atlanta?
- Boerne housing costs are 32.5% more expensive than Atlanta housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Atlanta or is Health Care more affordable in Boerne.
- Health related expenses are 1.8% more in Boerne.
 Atlanta, GABoerne, TXUnited States
 Overall  Unlock118.5100
 Food & Groceries98.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.6100
 Housing114.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$522,300$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock111.9100
 Miscellaneous103.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Boerne    9 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've only been in Boerne a short time but the restaurants are great and everyone I meet makes me feel  More

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Over 4 years ago

My company is moving me to Boerne and I was surprised to find it has a higher property crime rate than Los Angeles (this is my own personal concern since I’m planning to  More

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I have lived in Boerne (the area, not the small town itself) since 2006. Ignore the small minded folks who make reviews trying to discourage independent and tolerant  More

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