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Clinton, IA vs Flagstaff, AZ

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Is it cheaper to live in Flagstaff or is it cheaper to live in Clinton?
- Flagstaff is 49.4% more expensive than Clinton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Flagstaff or Clinton?
- Flagstaff housing costs are 509.3% more expensive than Clinton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Clinton or is Health Care more affordable in Flagstaff.
- Health related expenses are 2.2% less in Flagstaff.
 Clinton, IAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Overall  Unlock116.2100
 Food & Groceries92.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.6100
 Housing28.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$565,400$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock78.4100
 Miscellaneous96.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Clinton    6 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

My family used to live here my dream home in  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have a love/hate relationship with Clinton. What I like most about Clinton is that it is a small town where you'll run into people you know everywhere you  More

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Over 17 years ago

the cost of liveing is nice and low because we all know eachother and we care about eachother and when i was just a youngin sean determan saved me from a burning  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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