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Decorah, IA vs Red Lodge, MT

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Is it cheaper to live in Red Lodge or is it cheaper to live in Decorah?
- Red Lodge is 24.7% more expensive than Decorah.

Which city has more affordable housing, Red Lodge or Decorah?
- Red Lodge housing costs are 36.4% more expensive than Decorah housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Decorah or is Health Care more affordable in Red Lodge.
- Health related expenses are 28.1% less in Red Lodge.
 Decorah, IARed Lodge, MTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.6100
 Food & Groceries98.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.0100
 Housing70.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,200$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.4100
 Miscellaneous105.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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Reviews for Red Lodge    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The quality of life here is steadly deteriorating. People don't assist motorists stranded on the road. Drugs are rampant. What do you expect for a town that has about  More

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Only 2200 people, reasonably good weather (not typical of Montana) a ski resort close to town, nice golf course, and of course; GREAT FISHING. Close to Yellowstone  More

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