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Cedar Falls, IA vs Burbank, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Burbank or is it cheaper to live in Cedar Falls?
- Burbank is 113.6% more expensive than Cedar Falls.

Which city has more affordable housing, Burbank or Cedar Falls?
- Burbank housing costs are 429.2% more expensive than Cedar Falls housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cedar Falls or is Health Care more affordable in Burbank.
- Health related expenses are 17.3% less in Burbank.
 Cedar Falls, IABurbank, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries97.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing67.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,109,600$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock157.6100
 Miscellaneous105.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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Reviews for Burbank    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Burbank for 30 years. We raised our son here, he attended public schools and graduated high in his class. We have several friends that are also still here.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Burbank since 1990 and it sure has changed. The crime was once low but ever since the radically left city council has made changes this is no longer so.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Burbank is a nice city with a focus on the entertainment industry. The city benefits from southern California's mild climate with no snow, moderate temps in the winter  More

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