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Branford, CT vs Mount Prospect, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Mount Prospect or is it cheaper to live in Branford?
- Mount Prospect is 3.2% less expensive than Branford.

Which city has more affordable housing, Mount Prospect or Branford?
- Mount Prospect housing costs are 10.0% more expensive than Branford housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Branford or is Health Care more affordable in Mount Prospect.
- Health related expenses are 27.0% less in Mount Prospect.
 Branford, CTMount Prospect, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries107.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.0100
 Housing108.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$337,700$338,100
 Utilities120  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock124.4100
 Miscellaneous126.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Branford    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

no review just big mistakes when comparing cities wrong town/city names and wrong populations in ct example: branford, ct it used to be type  More

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Over 18 years ago

Branford has the New England town look located right on the shoreline. Has the small community feel. Located a short drive from New Haven where Yale is located. Cost  More

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Reviews for Mount Prospect    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Because of powerful teachers unions, taxes are always rising and becoming unaffordable.   More

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Over 14 years ago

The PACE bus system is okay here if you want to go to the CTA L station,but getting around to different suburbs is a real  More

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Over 16 years ago

Although Mt. Prospect is incredibly diverse, housing is very expensive and the area doesn't have much charm. There are strip malls and a lot of traffic. The library is  More

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