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Carlisle, PA vs Liberty Lake, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Liberty Lake or is it cheaper to live in Carlisle?
- Liberty Lake is 8.1% more expensive than Carlisle.

Which city has more affordable housing, Liberty Lake or Carlisle?
- Liberty Lake housing costs are 115.0% more expensive than Carlisle housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carlisle or is Health Care more affordable in Liberty Lake.
- Health related expenses are 24.1% less in Liberty Lake.
 Carlisle, PALiberty Lake, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock103.1100
 Food & Groceries102.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.5100
 Housing78.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$567,400$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock89.3100
 Miscellaneous128.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Carlisle    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

It's not All bad but people here seem to be more prejudiced against minorities like me. Even more so than people in the South where i used to live.   More

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Carlisle, PA, is at a crossroads of interstate 81 and US 76 (turnpike) which means its easy to get to, and easy to get out to places from. The town of Carlisle itself  More

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We are still suffering from sticker shock after living here for 7 years. This state charges you for EVERYTHING and the ROI is near to nothing. You have to pay a toll  More

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Reviews for Liberty Lake    3 Reviews

Liberty Lake is a rare find anywhere in the country. This town is a Tree City USA, with a small population, lots of big nice parks, lots of community events (awesome  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have lived in many places and this is by far the best in all  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to Liberty Lake seven years ago, and we love it here. It offers Well manicured Streets and walk ways for walkers, bikers, mom's pushing strollers, walking  More

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