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Billerica, MA vs Magnolia, DE

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Is it cheaper to live in Magnolia or is it cheaper to live in Billerica?
- Magnolia is 31.6% less expensive than Billerica.

Which city has more affordable housing, Magnolia or Billerica?
- Magnolia housing costs are 40.9% less expensive than Billerica housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Billerica or is Health Care more affordable in Magnolia.
- Health related expenses are 27.5% more in Magnolia.
 Billerica, MAMagnolia, DEUnited States
 Overall  Unlock99.0100
 Food & Groceries109.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock112.3100
 Housing191.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$373,800$338,100
 Utilities109  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock92.4100
 Miscellaneous177.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Billerica    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I'm really not complaining about living here. My husband and I are retired and I think the cost of living is higher here than many other places. We are trying to agree  More

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Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries in South America I can tell you that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is getting  More

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Over 16 years ago

Having lived in 3rd world countries down in South America I can honestly say that the entire area is headed in the same direction. Congestion is increasing, traffic is  More

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Reviews for Magnolia    2 Reviews

I am a single middle-aged woman looking to relocate to Delaware from Rural West Virginia. I'm looking for a place to build a small home or buy one that I can affordably  More

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I believe Sperling meant to list Magnolia's population as 10,246 --not simply 246. There are more than 246 people on my street alone. I have no clue as to how our  More

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