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Cambridge, MN vs Surprise, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Surprise or is it cheaper to live in Cambridge?
- Surprise is 12.1% more expensive than Cambridge.

Which city has more affordable housing, Surprise or Cambridge?
- Surprise housing costs are 34.5% more expensive than Cambridge housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cambridge or is Health Care more affordable in Surprise.
- Health related expenses are 17.4% more in Surprise.
 Cambridge, MNSurprise, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock113.0100
 Food & Groceries98.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.5100
 Housing91.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$413,400$338,100
 Utilities99  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock104.5100
 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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 12 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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