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Central, UT vs Paulden, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Paulden or is it cheaper to live in Central?
- Paulden is 3.8% more expensive than Central.

Which city has more affordable housing, Paulden or Central?
- Paulden housing costs are 7.1% more expensive than Central housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Central or is Health Care more affordable in Paulden.
- Health related expenses are 16.5% more in Paulden.
 Central, UTPaulden, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries91.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.5100
 Housing105.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$395,000$338,100
 Utilities86  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock90.7100
 Miscellaneous93.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Central    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Well, I just moved to Central, Utah about 6 months ago & I love it. It’s a beautiful quiet little town up in the mountainous old volcano/lava flows about 20 miles above  More

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Reviews for Paulden    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I notice 2 of the 3 "cons" listed for Paulden are home prices ... where did they get that idea? Prices here are great! And water shortages??? - Paulden's aquifer is by  More

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Over 15 years ago

I’ve lived here in Paulden for 6 months now I own one of the few site built homes in the area. I am surrounded by mostly run down mobile homes. The only reason I live  More

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