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Bethel Springs, TN vs Marshalltown, IA

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Is it cheaper to live in Marshalltown or is it cheaper to live in Bethel Springs?
- Marshalltown is 0.7% more expensive than Bethel Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Marshalltown or Bethel Springs?
- Marshalltown housing costs are 68.0% more expensive than Bethel Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bethel Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Marshalltown.
- Health related expenses are 11.1% more in Marshalltown.
 Bethel Springs, TNMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock73.8100
 Food & Groceries91.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock108.9100
 Housing22.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$128,600$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock62.2100
 Miscellaneous71.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bethel Springs    2 Reviews

When we first found Bethel Springs, we were looking for a farm/home to purchase. The folks in town were so kind and generous. From Sherry at the Post Office to Jamie at  More

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Over 14 years ago

The water/sewer system cost down here is outragious and due to past mayor not knowing how keep account records correct and probably other problems with it we are forced  More

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Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews

I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life. Marshalltown is  More

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Over 7 years ago

I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a  More

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