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Branson, MO vs Raymore, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Raymore or is it cheaper to live in Branson?
- Raymore is 18.5% more expensive than Branson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Raymore or Branson?
- Raymore housing costs are 68.6% more expensive than Branson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Branson or is Health Care more affordable in Raymore.
- Health related expenses are 1.8% less in Raymore.
 Branson, MORaymore, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock94.8100
 Food & Groceries96.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.9100
 Housing59.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,800$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.0100
 Miscellaneous73.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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Reviews for Raymore    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We moved from Raymore a couple of years ago because there's nothing to do there. You have to drive into Lee's Summit, Mo or Overland Park, Ks. to find good eats and  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Raymore seven years ago from south Kansas City. The school system in Raymore is far superior to that of Kansas City. Raymore is only 15 minutes away  More

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