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Cambridge, MN vs Memphis, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Memphis or is it cheaper to live in Cambridge?
- Memphis is 14.9% less expensive than Cambridge.

Which city has more affordable housing, Memphis or Cambridge?
- Memphis housing costs are 53.7% less expensive than Cambridge housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cambridge or is Health Care more affordable in Memphis.
- Health related expenses are 22.8% more in Memphis.
 Cambridge, MNMemphis, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock85.8100
 Food & Groceries98.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock96.8100
 Housing91.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$148,300$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock94.5100
 Miscellaneous101.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cambridge    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've been visiting the city for the last 8 years. What I love is the country feel so close to the Twin  More

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Over 15 years ago

cambridge is small but growing in size... There school district is not good. not a big fan. i like the basketball coaches but the football coaches dont know what there  More

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Over 16 years ago

Amongst the high taxes and poor services, the corrupt police now deem it their responsibility to enforce home owner association style rules and tactics against its  More

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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 6 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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