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Battle Ground, WA vs Astoria, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Astoria or is it cheaper to live in Battle Ground?
- Astoria is 12.8% less expensive than Battle Ground.

Which city has more affordable housing, Astoria or Battle Ground?
- Astoria housing costs are 23.1% less expensive than Battle Ground housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Battle Ground or is Health Care more affordable in Astoria.
- Health related expenses are 10.0% more in Astoria.
 Battle Ground, WAAstoria, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock107.1100
 Food & Groceries102.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.1100
 Housing173.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$438,000$338,100
 Utilities75  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock76.6100
 Miscellaneous130.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Battle Ground    6 Reviews

I've lived here about 3 years. I was looking for a slower pace of life after retiring, which Battle Ground has. The first 2 years I lived here I would have given it 5  More

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Over 4 years ago

Live in Battle Ground now for 16 years and love it. Out in the country it is awesome, plenty of things to do close. Stores, shopping all in town. Close to everything.  More

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Battle Ground is a great place to live. It has all the necessary amenities one looks for in a city without the overcrowding. There's plenty of places for the kids to  More

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Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

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Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

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