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College Station, TX vs Pinckney, MI

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Is it cheaper to live in Pinckney or is it cheaper to live in College Station?
- Pinckney is 26.7% more expensive than College Station.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pinckney or College Station?
- Pinckney housing costs are 24.6% more expensive than College Station housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in College Station or is Health Care more affordable in Pinckney.
- Health related expenses are 18.5% less in Pinckney.
 College Station, TXPinckney, MIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock109.7100
 Food & Groceries96.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.1100
 Housing92.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$328,800$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock133.1100
 Miscellaneous101.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for College Station    21 Reviews

I moved here seven years ago for my job and I have to say it was better than I expected. First off, it is a small city not a small town. After you live here for  More

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Pros: - Safe - Easy access to Houston & Austin - Growing Bio Tech Scene - Lots of food choices - City of Bryan has character - Plenty of stuff to do because of the  More

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Over 4 years ago

A Huge portion of you liking this city is if you like the Aggies. If you don't this is probably not the place for you because many of the things to do are based around  More

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Reviews for Pinckney    2 Reviews

Growing up on Main Street during the 50's and 60's was like growing in Pleasantville. It really was that benevolent, pleasant and quaint. I could walk through downtown  More

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Over 16 years ago

Around Pinckney, there are tons of trails for biking, running, hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, etc. Its mostly a quiet area other than motorcycles in the  More

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