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Cullman, AL vs Northport, AL

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Is it cheaper to live in Northport or is it cheaper to live in Cullman?
- Northport is 9.0% more expensive than Cullman.

Which city has more affordable housing, Northport or Cullman?
- Northport housing costs are 31.5% more expensive than Cullman housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cullman or is Health Care more affordable in Northport.
- Health related expenses are 0.9% less in Northport.
 Cullman, ALNorthport, ALUnited States
 Overall  Unlock88.6100
 Food & Groceries94.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.7100
 Housing59.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$253,400$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock80.2100
 Miscellaneous69.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Cullman    3 Reviews

I lived in Cullman for over 13 years when my family brought two plants there. It was tough, at first, because I wasn't a native and it is a very cliquish type of town. I  More

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I'm very hopeful that the recent Alcohol Legalization will bring in more business such as restaurants and entertainment venues. Cullman has a lot of potential if the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cullman is about 45 minutes south of Huntsville and 45 minutes north of Birmingham. Cullman is a town that never changes and always stays the same. Cullman doesn't  More

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Reviews for Northport    1 Reviews

The Kentuck Art Festival is based in Northport, and several artists live and work in this little Southern town. Some grad students from the nearby University of Alabama  More

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