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Bradford, PA vs Ashtabula, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Ashtabula or is it cheaper to live in Bradford?
- Ashtabula is 4.1% more expensive than Bradford.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ashtabula or Bradford?
- Ashtabula housing costs are 7.4% less expensive than Bradford housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bradford or is Health Care more affordable in Ashtabula.
- Health related expenses are 15.0% less in Ashtabula.
 Bradford, PAAshtabula, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock73.5100
 Food & Groceries95.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.2100
 Housing21.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$122,200$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock64.2100
 Miscellaneous92.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bradford    6 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

It's a small town with very few businesses and no malls. Wal-Mart Supercenter is where most people go to shop. That's pretty typical of most small towns, so no big  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Bradford all but two years of my life. The hills are beautiful and the living quiet and peaceful. It is a great place to raise children and close enough  More

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Over 17 years ago

I am from Bradford,and miss it so very much. My parents moved away when I was around 15 years young I believe. They are back and live on the outskirts of town. I  More

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Reviews for Ashtabula    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

iv'e lived hear for 20 years and enjoyed it if you do not want to spend a lot of money and enjoy nice people then come here.   More

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Over 16 years ago

The city of Ashtabula has the feel of a once-busy and charming railroad town. It seems it was once a "great place to live." However when one walks or drives through the  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a nowhere town. No businesses can make it here - everything is closed up. The job situation is terrible. The schools are worse. I can't wait to get out. Needs  More

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