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Centerville, MN vs Brooklyn Park, MN

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Is it cheaper to live in Brooklyn Park or is it cheaper to live in Centerville?
- Brooklyn Park is 2.5% more expensive than Centerville.

Which city has more affordable housing, Brooklyn Park or Centerville?
- Brooklyn Park housing costs are 13.0% less expensive than Centerville housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Centerville or is Health Care more affordable in Brooklyn Park.
- Health related expenses are 1.9% more in Brooklyn Park.
 Centerville, MNBrooklyn Park, MNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock107.2100
 Food & Groceries102.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock75.8100
 Housing121.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$314,700$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock110.7100
 Miscellaneous130.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Centerville    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

The location is excellent if you work in St. Paul or the north part of the Twin Cities. The taxes, however, are one of the highest around and with upcoming improvements  More

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Reviews for Brooklyn Park    6 Reviews

I'm going to make my review very short I know it's going to sound a little long but I just love Brooklyn Park and I have to express my feelings about it. I grew up in  More

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