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Blackfoot, ID vs Ely, NV

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Is it cheaper to live in Ely or is it cheaper to live in Blackfoot?
- Ely is 10.4% less expensive than Blackfoot.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ely or Blackfoot?
- Ely housing costs are 33.7% less expensive than Blackfoot housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Blackfoot or is Health Care more affordable in Ely.
- Health related expenses are 21.3% more in Ely.
 Blackfoot, IDEly, NVUnited States
 Overall  Unlock79.3100
 Food & Groceries91.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.5100
 Housing87.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$168,600$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock75.4100
 Miscellaneous72.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Blackfoot    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I am new to Blackfoot and as a former west coaster I can say I survived winter, it was not that bad at all, (before this winter I had only driven in snow 4 or 5 times in  More

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Over 17 years ago

High Mountain desert with frequent winds and long cold  More

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Over 19 years ago

I grew up in Blackfoot, and returned after traveling the West Coast and living in San Francisco for several years. The economy is terrible. There isn't much you can do  More

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Reviews for Ely    7 Reviews

This place is wonderful for Outdoor activities! It is a safe, comfortable, affordable place to live! A great place to raise children!  More

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Over 5 years ago

We are just passing through town - all I can say is that this city is 180 degrees opposite from San Francisco, CA where I live - very liberal SF, very conservative Ely,  More

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Ely is not a bad place to live, but I would let people do their own homework on where they wish to live. Some suggestions I recommend is, looking at the age of home they  More

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