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Califon, NJ vs Grand Lake, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Grand Lake or is it cheaper to live in Califon?
- Grand Lake is 6.9% less expensive than Califon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Grand Lake or Califon?
- Grand Lake housing costs are 3.5% more expensive than Califon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Califon or is Health Care more affordable in Grand Lake.
- Health related expenses are 11.9% less in Grand Lake.
 Califon, NJGrand Lake, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock121.5100
 Food & Groceries106.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.5100
 Housing188.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$709,300$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.1100
 Miscellaneous144.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Califon    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Absolutely love it. Real old fashioned home town where everyone knows each other. Has a great river for fly fishing and a trail for running, biking, cross county  More

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Over 15 years ago

Living in Califon New Jersey is like comming home to a vacation paradise every day,my home is on a flag lot that is very secluded to public view. I am 650 feet from the  More

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Califon, NJ is in horse country.....Hunterdon County where more than half of the acreage is in agriculture. Good housing stock, great schools, beautiful winding  More

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Reviews for Grand Lake    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Went to Grand Lake for the first time ever while visiting Estes Park. We LOVED this little town! It’s truly a hidden gem and we will for sure be back to stay there  More

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