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Cottonwood Heights, UT vs North Salt Lake, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in North Salt Lake or is it cheaper to live in Cottonwood Heights?
- North Salt Lake is 5.5% less expensive than Cottonwood Heights.

Which city has more affordable housing, North Salt Lake or Cottonwood Heights?
- North Salt Lake housing costs are 21.8% less expensive than Cottonwood Heights housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cottonwood Heights or is Health Care more affordable in North Salt Lake.
- Health related expenses are 0.8% less in North Salt Lake.
 Cottonwood Heights, UTNorth Salt Lake, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.6100
 Food & Groceries97.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock100.5100
 Housing219.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$518,500$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock84.8100
 Miscellaneous109.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cottonwood Heights    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I find it very interesting that Cottonwood Heights has a violent crime index above the national average. Since building an empire of a city police force they now have  More

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Over 12 years ago

Love the 4  More

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Over 13 years ago

I look forward to an active community such as people outside jogging, doing yard work, walking dogs, kid friendly, biking and convenient amenities. A place my wife and I  More

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Reviews for North Salt Lake    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

North Salt Lake is a blend of commercial and residential. The location is 10-15 minutes from downtown Salt Lake and the same to the airport. There have been several  More

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