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Benson, AZ vs Elephant Butte, NM

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Is it cheaper to live in Elephant Butte or is it cheaper to live in Benson?
- Elephant Butte is 13.6% less expensive than Benson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Elephant Butte or Benson?
- Elephant Butte housing costs are 1.9% less expensive than Benson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Benson or is Health Care more affordable in Elephant Butte.
- Health related expenses are 18.0% less in Elephant Butte.
 Benson, AZElephant Butte, NMUnited States
 Overall  Unlock73.3100
 Food & Groceries94.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock87.1100
 Housing62.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$187,700$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.4100
 Miscellaneous90.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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Reviews for Elephant Butte    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Hot, dry summers, cool winters - housing here is more occupied than what appears on the site. Neighborhoods are middle class and then the unoccupied housing are weekend  More

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