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Burlington, WI vs Columbus, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Columbus or is it cheaper to live in Burlington?
- Columbus is 12.5% less expensive than Burlington.

Which city has more affordable housing, Columbus or Burlington?
- Columbus housing costs are 60.2% less expensive than Burlington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Burlington or is Health Care more affordable in Columbus.
- Health related expenses are 4.0% more in Columbus.
 Burlington, WIColumbus, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.4100
 Food & Groceries97.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.4100
 Housing103.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$142,500$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.6100
 Miscellaneous117.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Burlington    4 Reviews

We generally go to Milwaukee or Chicago for entertainment. Burlington does not offer a great deal to do. The recent economical downturn has hit Burlington pretty bad,  More

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Over 15 years ago

plenty of work.just  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in or around the Burlington area most of my life. It's a great place to live and raise a family. People are spiritual, honest and genuine - truly the spirit  More

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Reviews for Columbus    8 Reviews

Born and rased in Columbus, MS and I love MY City!!! Shopping is not as good as larger cities but you can find some Great shopping places for good prices. Dinning... We  More

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Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Columbus for a little while, having moved from a larger metro. If not for the lack of quality entertainment, the low general quality of people, the  More

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Over 16 years ago

I had the misfortunate of being born in Columbus,MS. I hated it my whole life and couldn't wait to get out of it. I left as soon as I was old enough to get married. I  More

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